Chinese Lettuce Cups
Chinese Lettuce Cups are a delicious and healthy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is made with a combination of fresh vegetables, flavorful meat, and a variety of spices that create a unique and satisfying flavor.
To make Chinese Lettuce Cups, you will need the following ingredients per serving:
- 2 large lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup cooked ground chicken or pork
- 1/4 cup diced water chestnuts
- 1/4 cup diced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
To start, wash and dry the lettuce leaves and set them aside. In a large skillet, cook the ground chicken or pork until browned and fully cooked. Add the water chestnuts, mushrooms, and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetable mixture and stir to combine.
To assemble the lettuce cups, place a spoonful of the meat and vegetable mixture onto each lettuce leaf. Top with chopped green onions and cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious flavors and textures of this dish.
Chinese Lettuce Cups are a perfect combination of savory and fresh flavors, making them a great appetizer for any occasion. The dish is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. The appearance of the dish is colorful and vibrant, with the lettuce leaves providing a crisp and refreshing base for the flavorful filling. The taste of the dish is savory and slightly sweet, with a hint of spice from the red pepper flakes.
Type of dish: Appetizer
Main ingredients: Lettuce, Ground chicken or pork, Vegetables (water chestnuts, mushrooms, bell peppers)