The fresh feel and super fast preparation of lettuce cups make them a community favorite. This Thai curry version is simple to pull together and so delicious!
Red curry paste
- 1 1/2 Tbsp
(sub green or yellow curry paste)
Bragg's / coconut aminos
- 3 Tbsp
Water
- 2 Tbsp
Honey
- 2 tsp
Lettuce, Bibb or Boston leaf
- 12 leaves
(sub romaine or iceberg)
Mint, fresh (opt)
- 6 leaves
, thinly sliced
Limes
- 1/2
, wedges
Oil, cooking
- 1 Tbsp
Pork, ground
- 1 1/2 lb
Cashews
- 1/2 cup
Hot sauce (opt)
- for serving
Prep
Ginger (for lettuce cups and smoothie) - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make sauce - Combine ginger (portion for lettuce cups), curry paste, aminos, water (portion for lettuce cups), and honey. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Lettuce / Mint (if using) / Limes - Prep as directed.
Make smoothie - Combine ginger (portion for smoothie), mango, spinach, lime juice, and water (portion for smoothie) in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding a bit more water if needed.
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Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and then pork. Saute pork to get it started cooking (but not cooked through), ~4 minutes. Drain excess grease out of the pan.
Pour sauce over pork and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce has reduced slightly and pork is finished cooking, ~2 minutes more. Taste and season with some salt, if needed.
Set out lettuce cup ingredients - pork, lettuce leaves, mint (if using), lime wedges, cashews, and hot sauce.
Fill lettuce cups at the table. Enjoy with smoothie on the side.