Fiery Mapo Pork Lettuce Wraps (麻辣猪肉生菜卷)
These fiery Mapo pork lettuce wraps are a classic Sichuan dish that combines the numbing heat of Sichuan peppercorns with the fiery kick of chili peppers. The tender, flavorful pork is wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2-3 tbsp chili bean paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a dry pan, toast the Sichuan peppercorns over medium heat until fragrant, then grind them into a fine powder.
- In a wok or large skillet, brown the ground pork over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and chili bean paste to the pork, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce, sugar, and chicken broth, then let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter, then spoon the pork mixture onto each leaf.
- Sprinkle with sliced green onions and Sichuan peppercorn powder before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 280 per serving
- Protein
- 18g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
Supplies
Wok or large skillet Serving platter
Tools
Knife Cutting board Grater Measuring spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the fiery Mapo pork lettuce wraps with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables for a complete Sichuan meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra spicy kick, add more chili bean paste or sprinkle with additional Sichuan peppercorn powder.
Cost
$12