Lettuce Hand Rolls

By sarah_carroll

Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 pound ground pork
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 8-10 Bibb lettuce leaves
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 cucumber, peeled and julienned
• Chopped peanuts (optional)
• Dipping Sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• Add half a garlic clove, if desired

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, cook the garlic in the oil until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

2. Add the pork, five-spice powder, soy sauce, and brown sugar and cook until the pork is browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Scoop the pork mixture into the lettuce leaves. Garnish with the carrot, cucumber, and peanuts (if using).