Pork In Lettuce Leaves Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Boneless pork loin/Pork leg1 1⁄4 Pound
 Cornstarch1 Teaspoon
 Soy sauce1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm)
 Celery stalks4 Medium, measuring about 2 cups
 Green onions4 , along with tops
 Canned mushroom4 Ounce, along with stems and pieces
 Hot water1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Instant chicken bouillon1 Teaspoon
 Cold water2 Tablespoon
 Lettuce8 Large

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1972 Calories from Fat 681

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 77 g118.3%

Saturated Fat 16.3 g81.6%

Trans Fat 0.3 g

Cholesterol 447.9 mg149.3%

Sodium 1954.8 mg81.5%

Total Carbohydrates 142 g47.2%

Dietary Fiber 80.8 g323.1%

Sugars 48.7 g

Protein 202 g404%

Vitamin A 6374.7% Vitamin C 1501.3%

Calcium 134.7% Iron 224.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Trim fat from pork.
Cut pork with grain into 2-inch strips.
Cut strips across grain into 1/8- inch slices.
Stack slices and cut into thin strips.
Toss pork, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, the salt and pepper; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Heat oil in 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat until hot.
Add pork and garlic.
Cook and stir until pork is no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
Add celery, onions and mushrooms.
Cook and stir 1 minute.
Mix 1/4 cup hot water and the chicken bouillon; stir into pork mixture.
Mix cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and the cold water; gradually stir into pork mixture.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
Divide pork mixture among lettuce leaves, placing it at stem end of each lettuce leaf.
Roll leaf around pork mixture, folding in sides.
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