Monday, February 1, 2010

Thai Basil Lettuce Wraps

This recipe is super easy but it looks and tastes fancy. I won an iron chef competition among friends with this recipe! One warning though - it doesn't smell so great while it's cooking, but the final product is delicious.

Ingredients:
  • 1lb pork
  • 2 cups bean sprouts (can used canned sprouts)
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • chopped roasted peanuts
Directions:
  1. Bring a stockpot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pork at a low boil for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Allow to cool, and slice into thin strips.
  2. Meanwhile wash lettuce and basil. Break lettuce off at the root.
  3. Stir fry sprouts in a small (tablespoonish) amount of oil.
  4. In a separate sauce pan, warm hoisin sauce, peanut butter, and water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and immediately remove from heat.
  5. Combine pork, sprouts, and sauce.
  6. Place a couple of basil leaves on top of lettuce leaves, scoop pork mixture onto leaves, then top with roasted peanuts. Wrap and serve. Makes about 10 wraps.

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