There’s an allure to san choy bau that everybody seems to love, yet few actually cook at home.
This classic Chinese starter consists of traditionally pork or chicken mince with loads of hidden crunchy vegetables in a tasty savoury soy-based sauce, bundled up in fresh lettuce to serve. This dish is arguably the best ‘just happens to be healthy’ food you will find.
We’ve gathered all of our favourite san choy bow recipes including pork, beef, chicken and vegetarian options too. Flick through and find one to suit your taste.
Looking for a more gourmet vegetarian san choy bow recipe?
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Tofu and carrot kimchi lettuce wraps
Tofu and carrot kimchi lettuce wraps
These delicious vegan tofu lettuce cups are a tasty vegetarian twist on the classic sang choy bow recipe. Serve with our homemade spicy carrot kimchi.
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Pork and veal san choy bow
For a delicious taste of China, these pork mince lettuce cups are perfect starters for a family and friends gathering.
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Crispy beef sang choy bow
Iceberg lettuce cups and crispy fried noodles add delicious crunch to this quick and easy crispy beef san choy bow recipe.
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Pork and chicken sang choy bow
Pork and chicken sang choy bow
Tasty little pork filled lettuce cups make a great starter; or serve them up as part of a banquet meal.
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Chicken sang choy bow
These delicious Chinese-style chicken stir-fry cups are perfect for sharing on platters.
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Sang choy bow
The trick to becoming a stir-fry pro, is making sure you have all the ingredients ready to-go before you begin frying.
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Prawn sang choy bow
Crisp lettuce cups, juicy prawns, zesty lime, chilli and ginger make every mouthful of prawn sang choy bow a delight. Use baby lettuce leaves to serve this as finger food at a cocktail party.
