Pork & Peanuts in Lettuce Cups
Recipe
Coconut, ginger, peanuts, and mint give an Asian flair to the pork
filling. For individual appetizers, fill lettuce leaves and roll
before serving.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup sweetened shredded dry coconut
1 tablespoon salad oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 pound ground lean pork
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh hot chiles
2 to 3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam) or soy sauce
Fresh mint sprigs
2 small heads (about 1-1/2 pounds each) butter lettuce, rinsed and
crisped
PREPARATION:
In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan, stir coconut over medium-low heat
until golden and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from pan and set
aside. Add oi |
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