Pork mince can be used for different types of meals such as preparing meatballs, fillings for wonton soup, patties etc. Hence its versatile.

This recipe of adding greens in your everyday diet is a healthier choice. Pork mince goes very well with lettuce with a juicy intense flavor of sweetness, spiciness and tanginess. I would definitely make my lettuce wraps often as it is less time-consuming and also a great idea to make use of greens.

 

 

Preparation time – 15 minutes

Cooking time – 35 to 40 minutes

Serves: 4+

Ingredients

Pork Mince – 500 g

Lettuce – big bunch

Cumin / jeera seeds – 1 tsp

Onion – 1 large, finely chopped

Garlic cloves – 4 large, finely chopped

Ginger – 1 inc long, finely chopped, same quantity as garlic

Tomatoes – 2 medium, finely chopped 

 

Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tbsp

Garam masala powder – 1 tsp

Pepper powder – 1 tsp

Chilli powder – 1 tbsp

Carrot – 70 g , medium size peeled and grated

Green / Red bell pepper (paprika) – small, finely chopped 

Nandos Peri-Peri chili Sauce (mild) – 3 tbsp, choice of spice level

Tomato ketchup – 1 or 2 tbsp depending on sweetness

1 large Lime for garnish (RECOMMENDED), cut into quarter slices

 

 

 

Directions

Initially prepare the first 6 ingredients and leave the rest for later to save time.

1. Heat a large wide saucepan with olive oil on medium-high heat and toss in the cumin seeds. Fry for a minute then add onion and fry till translucent.

Meanwhile you can start preparing the carrot and peppers while the onions cook.

2. Add chopped garlic and ginger. Fry for a few seconds on medium-high until the raw smell goes away. Add chopped tomatoes and pinch of salt. Stir fry until the tomatoes get cooked and slightly mushy (adding salt makes  the process of cooking tomatoes slightly faster).

3. Add mince pork and all the spices such as cumin, coriander, garam masala, pepper and chilli powder. Mix and stir-fry for 3 – 4 minutes on high heat turning them slightly brown.

4.  Add nandos sauce, Mix. Toss in bell peppers and shredded carrots. Mix and Cook for another few minutes.

Lastly, drizzle some tomato ketchup. Mix well and let it soak in the juices for another 2 minutes. Turn off heat.

 

5. Clean and wash the lettuce leaves 5 to 7 large leaves or if the leaves are small combine 2 leaves. Dry them with a kitchen towel and spread the pork mince over the leaves.

Drizzle generous amount of lime over the minced pork and enjoy. Garnishing with lime gives it a distinct tangy, spicy and sweet flavor which I really enjoyed.

Serve it as a side with rice or have it as an appetizer.

 

 

Stay Healthy!