Step 1

Saute onions, garlic and chilli with oil in a large non-stick pan or skillet. Cook medium-high heat until onion sweats and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Push onions to the rims of the pan, add pork mince and saute for about 2 minutes on high heat or until meat is brown but not cooked through. (note 3)

Step 3

Mix shaoxing wine into the pan and allow the wine to evaporate. This will take about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add carrots, beans, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, pepper. Mix and cook on low heat for 10 minutes, no lid.

Step 5

Combine thickening mixture ingredients in a bowl, mix well and pour into the pan. Stir the pork and vegetables for 1-2 minutes on low heat.

Step 6

To assemble the san choy bow, scoop 1 heaped tablespoon of filling into 1 baby gem lettuce leaf and (optional) top with finely sliced spring onion/scallions and fresh chilli. Repeat for remainder filling.

Step 7

Serve immediately!