Pork Yuk Sung (Chinese Lettuce Wraps)

18 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 55MINS

Pork Yuk Sung (Chinese Lettuce Wraps)

Pork Yuk Sung (Chinese Lettuce Wraps) is a Chinese appetizer or side dish that features ground pork and diced vegetables stir-fried in a sweet soy sauce mixture, then wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.
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Pork Yuk Sung (Chinese Lettuce Wraps) is a Chinese appetizer or side dish that features ground pork and diced vegetables stir-fried in a sweet soy sauce mixture, then wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.
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Wok & Skillet
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55MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Ground Pork
Dried Shiitake Mushroom
4
Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
up to 5 Mushrooms for 4 servings
or Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms
Romaine Lettuce
1 head
Romaine Lettuce
or Iceberg Lettuce or Butterhead
Ground Pork
1 lb
Ground Pork
Corn Starch
1 1/2 Tbsp
Corn Starch
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Ground White Pepper
1 dash
Ground White Pepper
Carrot
1
Carrot, diced
or Bell Pepper, Bamboo Shoots, Zucchini, Bean Sprouts
Yellow Onion
1/2
Yellow Onion, diced
Water Chestnuts
1/3 cup
Chopped Water Chestnuts
Scallion
2 stalks
Scallions, chopped
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Cooking Oil
2 Tbsp
Cooking Oil
Sauce
Oyster Sauce
2 Tbsp
Oyster Sauce
Water
2 Tbsp
Water
Light Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp
Light Soy Sauce
Rice Vinegar
1 Tbsp
Rice Vinegar
Dark Soy Sauce
1 tsp
Dark Soy Sauce
Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp
Brown Sugar

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
410
Fat
31.5 g
Protein
19.6 g
Carbs
11.5 g
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Author's Notes

Store the ground pork mixture in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store leftover lettuce leaves in a Ziploc bag lined with a damp paper towel (to be kept in the fridge as well).

The cornstarch helps to keep the ground pork super tender and prevents it from drying out or overcooking.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Before you start cooking, separate and wash the Lettuce (1 head) leaves then keep them in the fridge until they are ready to be served.
step 2
Next, soak the Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (4) in warm water for about 30 minutes or until they turn soft.
step 2 Next, soak the Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (4) in warm water for about 30 minutes or until they turn soft.
step 3
While waiting for the mushrooms to soak, add to a bowl Corn Starch (1 1/2 Tbsp), Salt (1 tsp), and Ground White Pepper (1 dash) to the Ground Pork (1 lb). Mix well, then allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
step 3 While waiting for the mushrooms to soak, add to a bowl Corn Starch (1 1/2 Tbsp), Salt (1 tsp), and Ground White Pepper (1 dash) to the Ground Pork (1 lb). Mix well, then allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
step 4
Prepare the sauce by combining in a small bowl Oyster Sauce (2 Tbsp), Water (2 Tbsp), Light Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp), Rice Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Dark Soy Sauce (1 tsp), and Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp).
step 4 Prepare the sauce by combining in a small bowl Oyster Sauce (2 Tbsp), Water (2 Tbsp), Light Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp), Rice Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Dark Soy Sauce (1 tsp), and Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp).
step 5
Take the bowl with the mushrooms and squeeze as much water as possible out, then finely dice them and set them aside.
step 6
Heat Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp) in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the ground pork until mostly cooked, then remove the meat from the wok, and set aside.
step 6 Heat Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp) in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the ground pork until mostly cooked, then remove the meat from the wok, and set aside.
step 7
Add into the same pan the shiitake mushrooms, Carrot (1), and Water Chestnuts (1/3 cup) and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.
step 7 Add into the same pan the shiitake mushrooms, Carrot (1), and Water Chestnuts (1/3 cup) and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.
step 8
Add the Yellow Onion (1/2) and Garlic (3 cloves) to the wok, then stir-fry for 1 minute.
step 8 Add the Yellow Onion (1/2) and Garlic (3 cloves) to the wok, then stir-fry for 1 minute.
step 9
Return the ground pork to the wok, then stir-fry to combine all the ingredients.
step 9 Return the ground pork to the wok, then stir-fry to combine all the ingredients.
step 10
Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour the sauce over the pork mixture. Stir-fry till most of the liquid from the sauce has evaporated.
step 10 Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour the sauce over the pork mixture. Stir-fry till most of the liquid from the sauce has evaporated.
step 11
Turn off the heat, add the Scallions (2 stalks) to the wok, and stir again to combine the ingredients. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
step 11 Turn off the heat, add the Scallions (2 stalks) to the wok, and stir again to combine the ingredients. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
step 12
Serve immediately with the prepared lettuce leaves.
step 12 Serve immediately with the prepared lettuce leaves.

Tags

Appetizers
Dairy-Free
Lunch
Date Night
Snack
Healthy
Dinner
Chinese
Mushrooms
Pork
Game Day
Sandwiches & Wraps
Vegetables
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