Melissa Herrera
@melihe
Savory Minced Pork and Watermelon Lettuce Wraps
These refreshing Minced Pork and Watermelon Lettuce Wraps are a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. The lean ground pork is cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and fresh vegetables, then wrapped in crisp iceberg lettuce leaves with juicy watermelon and crunchy pine nuts for a satisfying bite.
Details
- Cuisine:asian
- Meal Type:lunch
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:13
- Views:10
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time55 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1
- 1 pound
- 1
- 2 stalks
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 3/4 cup
- 2 cups
- 12
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Savory Minced Pork and Watermelon Lettuce Wraps.
Step 1
In a heavy non-stick skillet, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and chopped onion, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook until browned, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess liquid from the skillet.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the finely chopped carrot and celery. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Step 4
Mix in the soy sauce and chopped green onions, then remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the hoisin sauce and pine nuts until well combined.
Step 5
Gently fold in the diced watermelon, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Step 6
To serve, spoon the pork mixture into the center of each iceberg lettuce leaf and wrap the lettuce around the filling.