Vietnamese Peanut Lettuce Wraps with Ground Pork

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Savory ground pork cooked with garlic and fish sauce, served in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with a rich peanut sauce for a fresh, handheld meal. This vietnamese-inspired vietnamese ready in about 25 minutes pairs ground pork, vegetable oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 lb ground pork and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tbsp brown sugar, cooking for another 2 minutes until the pork is evenly coated and caramelized. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and pourable.
  4. Step 4: To assemble, place a spoonful of the pork mixture onto the center of each of the 12 butter lettuce leaves. Top with 1 tbsp shredded carrot, a sprinkle of 3 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle the peanut sauce over each wrap or serve on the side for dipping. Fold the lettuce around the filling and enjoy.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Vietnamese Peanut Lettuce Wraps with Ground Pork take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Vietnamese Peanut Lettuce Wraps with Ground Pork?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground pork from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Vietnamese Peanut Lettuce Wraps with Ground Pork?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Vietnamese Peanut Lettuce Wraps with Ground Pork for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Vietnamese Peanut Lettuce Wraps with Ground Pork?

Vietnamese vietnamese like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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