Thai pork lettuce cups

Serves: 2

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 250g minced pork or chicken
• 1 stick lemongrass, 1cm removed from the base, tough outer layer removed, stem finely chopped
• 15g fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 spring onion, finely sliced
• 4 little gem or baby cos lettuce leaves
• Small handful fresh coriander, leaves picked (optional)

For the dressing:

• Zest and juice of 1 lime (approx. 1 tbsp juice)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• 5g fresh coriander, finely chopped

1. Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan. Add the pork and separate as much as possible with a wooden spoon. Add the lemongrass and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
2. Add the ginger, garlic, and spring onion, and cook for 1 minute more, stirring all the time. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
3. Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or jug. Stir into the pork to coat thoroughly.
4. Serve in baby gem lettuce cups and top with the coriander leaves, if using.

SERVING TIP: If you’re looking for a more filling meal, serve a double portion of the Thai pork lettuce cups or add 2–3 tablespoons cooked brown rice.

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