Asian Lettuce Wraps

Step 1

If you are using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes, or until they are soft. Then cut them into small pieces.

Step 2

Drain water from canned water chestnuts and dice water chestnuts into small pieces. Mince onions and garlic. Slice green onions.

Step 3

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

Step 4

Add vegetable oil to a large skillet and heat skillet. Add garlic and onions. Sauté briefly until fragrant - do not brown or burn garlic and onions. Quickly add ground pork and break pork into small pieces. Season with a few pinched of salt and pepper.

Step 5

Once pork is cooked and no longer pink-ish, add shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, and sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until liquid thickens. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Fill lettuce with pork filling. Garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes (optional). Serve and enjoy!