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At a Glance Prep Time : 10min Cook Time : 10min Course : Appetizer, Brunch Special : Caffeine-free, egg-free, gluten-free, high protein, lactose-free, low carb, non-alcoholic, quick, sugar-free, wheat-free Type of Prep : Heat, No-Bake Cuisine : Fusion, U.S. Regional Occasion : Christmas, Fall, July 4th, Kentucky Derby, Labor /Memorial Day, Mardi Gras, New Year's, Party, Picnic, Potluck, Shower, Spring, Summer, Superbowl, Winter Related ResourcesPork & Peanuts in Lettuce Cups RecipeFrom Sunset 1992 Recipe Annual (Sunset Publishing) Coconut, ginger, peanuts, and mint give an Asian flair to the pork filling. For individual appetizers, fill lettuce leaves and roll before serving. INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION:In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan, stir coconut over medium-low heat until golden and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Add oil to pan and place over medium heat. Add shallots, ginger, and garlic; stir often until shallots are soft, about 5 minutes. Add pork; stir until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Spoon off and discard fat. Add lime juice, chopped mint, peanuts, coconut, chiles, and fish sauce to taste; mix to blend.
Pour into a dish and garnish with mint sprigs. Accompany with lettuce leaves. To eat, spoon warm meat mixture onto a leaf, then roll to enclose. Yield: 8 to 10 appetizer or 4 or 5 entree servings. Per Serving: 224 calories, 11 grams protein, 7.7 grams carbohydrates, 17 grams fat, 33 milligrams cholesterol, 42 milligrams sodium Source: Sunset 1992 Recipe Annual (Sunset Publishing) Reprinted with express written permission. Related ResourcesRelated ArticlesKung Pao Pork Recipe - Five Ingredient Pork Stir Fry En...Pork Fried Rice Recipe - Pork Loin Entree Recipes - Sti...Pork and Onions with Orange Glaze Recipe - Five Ingredi...Pork with Peppers in Cherry Sauce Recipe - Entree Pork ...Drunkard's Meze - Bekri Meze - Greek Food - Greek R... |
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