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San Choy Bow (Chinese Lettuce Wraps)

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A heartwarming and customizable recipe for traditional San Choy Bow filled with flavorful pork mince and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 tsp cornflour/cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp water, separated
  • 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (or Mirin or dry sherry)
  • 1 tsp white sugar (optional)
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 clove large garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, minced
  • 300g / 10oz pork mince
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small carrot, finely chopped
  • 100g / 3.5oz canned water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
  • 5 baby corn, finely chopped
  • 5 mushrooms, finely chopped (shiitake or Swiss Brown)
  • 8 leaves large or 16–20 small lettuce, preferably soft
  • Crushed peanuts
  • Finely sliced scallions/shallots

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of water with cornstarch until lump-free. Add remaining sauce ingredients and whisk until well combined.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat peanut oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Cook the Meat: Add onion, cooking until translucent (about 1 minute). Then toss in pork mince and cook until it turns white (2-3 minutes).
  4. Add the Veggies: Add all chopped vegetables and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the carrot softens.
  5. Thicken the Filling: Pour sauce over the mixture, cooking for another 1.5 minutes until thickened and glistening.
  6. Assemble: Transfer filling to a serving bowl and lay out lettuce leaves, crushed peanuts, and scallions on the side.
  7. Serve: Spoon filling into a lettuce leaf, top with peanuts and scallions, wrap it up, and enjoy!

Notes

Using fresh ingredients will ensure a vibrant taste; adapt to suit dietary preferences and keep lettuce leaves dry and crisp.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/deliciously-simple-san-choy-bow-lettuce-wrap-recipe/

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