Asian-Style Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
  • 12 leaves Bibb or butter lettuce
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and shredded
Dipping Sauce:
  • 1/2 can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1/3 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
Instructions
  1. Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a very gentle boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, whisking often; take care not to let it scorch on the bottom.
  2. Remove from heat and allow to cool as you cook the pork.
  3. While the dipping sauce is cooling, brown the pork with the garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tamari and sesame oil; taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the cabbage and carrot. Cook, stirring frequently until the vegetables are tender, but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
  5. Divide the lettuce leaves between four plates and fill with the pork mixture. Serve with the dipping sauce.
  6. Nutrition (per serving): 587 calories, 48.3g total fat, 81.7mg cholesterol, 644.2mg sodium, 850.1mg potassium, 15.9g carbohydrates, 4.6g fiber, 6.9g sugar, 26.1g protein.
Recipe by Jan's Sushi Bar at http://www.janssushibar.com/asian-style-lettuce-wraps/