Grilled Pork Lettuce Wraps (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 150 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 160 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic, minced |
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemongrass |
2 shallots, finely chopped |
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar |
3 tablespoons fish sauce |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing |
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper |
1 1/2 pounds thin boneless pork chops |
1/2 cup fresh lime juice |
2 tablespoons fish sauce |
3 tablespoons granulated sugar |
kosher salt |
1 tablespoon grated carrot |
1 teaspoon asian chile sauce, such as sambal oelek |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1 head boston lettuce, leaves separated |
1/2 bunch mint |
1/2 bunch basil |
1/2 bunch cilantro |
1 english cucumber, thinly sliced |
1 red jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced |
1 cup prepared fried shallots, scallions or onions |
1 bag asian shrimp chips |
Directions:
1. Prepare the pork: Mash the garlic into a paste with the flat side of a knife. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the lemongrass, shallots, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the pork and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
2. Make the sauce: Whisk the lime juice, fish sauce, granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Stir in the carrot, chile sauce and garlic.
3. Preheat a grill to high. Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Remove the pork from the marinade and grill until well marked, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then cut into strips. Arrange the pork and lettuce on a platter; set out the herbs, cucumber, jalapeno and fried shallots for fixings. Assemble the lettuce wraps and serve with the carrot sauce and shrimp chips.
4. Photograph by Con Poulos
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