Pork and veal san choy bow

Name: Pork and veal san choy bow
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 large brown onion (200g), chopped finely; 1 large carrot (180g), chopped finely; 2 stalks celery (300g), trimmed, chopped finely; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger; 750 gram minced (ground) pork and veal mixture; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 cup (60ml) oyster sauce; 2 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce; 2 tablespoon kecap manis; 3 green onions (scallions), sliced thinly; 12 butter (boston) lettuce leaves, from the middle of the lettuce; 1/4 cup (35g) coarsely chopped roasted peanuts; 2 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)

For a delicious taste of China, these pork mince lettuce cups are perfect starters for a family and friends gathering.

Sep 08, 2018 9:24pm

15 mins preparation
20 mins cooking
Serves 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoon peanut oil
1 large brown onion (200g), chopped finely
1 large carrot (180g), chopped finely
2 stalks celery (300g), trimmed, chopped finely
2 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
750 gram minced (ground) pork and veal mixture
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup (60ml) oyster sauce
2 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
2 tablespoon kecap manis
3 green onions (scallions), sliced thinly
12 butter (boston) lettuce leaves, from the middle of the lettuce
1/4 cup (35g) coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
2 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)

Method

1
Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add peanut oil, onion, carrot, celery, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 5 minutes or until just softened.
2
Add mince, stir-fry for 5 minutes, breaking up any lumps, or until browned. Stir in sesame oil and sauces; cook for 3 minutes or until syrupy and heated through. Cool for 10 minutes; stir in half the green onion.
3
To serve, spoon mixture into lettuce cups; top with peanuts, remaining green onion and coriander.