Tiki-Style Spiced Pork Lettuce Wraps with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

Ground pork seasoned with warm Polynesian-inspired spices served in crisp lettuce cups, topped with a refreshing mango salsa for contrast. This asian fusion-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes blends pound ground pork, small, finely diced yellow onion, minced garlic into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 small, finely diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 12 large leaves butter lettuce leaves
• 1 medium, diced ripe mango
• 1/2 small, diced red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 small finely diced yellow onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound ground pork to the skillet and cook, breaking up with a spatula, for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger. Mix well to coat the pork evenly with spices.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp fish sauce to the pork mixture. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pork is well seasoned and slightly caramelized. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Step 5: In a medium bowl, combine 1 medium diced ripe mango, 1/2 small diced red bell pepper, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Toss gently to make the mango salsa.
6. Step 6: To assemble, spoon generous portions of the spiced pork into each of the 12 butter lettuce leaves and top with a spoonful of mango salsa for a bright, refreshing contrast. Serve immediately as a light and flavorful Tiki-inspired dish.