Light & Fresh

Pork Larb Lettuce Cups

Tim Tracey, the head chef and co-owner of Wellington’s Pickle & Pie Deli share's his quick, easy and budget friendly NZ pork larb lettuce cups.

400g Pork Mince

1tbsp Canola Oil

1clove Garlic, chopped

Salt and Pepper

1tsp Ground Cumin

¼ tsp Chilli Flakes

1tsp Soy Sauce

1 Cos Lettuce

2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped

½ Cucumber, chopped

1 Avocado, chopped

1 Red Capsicum, chopped

1 Bag of Mung Beans

2cups White Rice

200ml Sweet Chilli Sauce

½ Lemon

Ingredients

400g Pork Mince

1tbsp Canola Oil

1clove Garlic, chopped

Salt and Pepper

1tsp Ground Cumin

¼ tsp Chilli Flakes

1tsp Soy Sauce

1 Cos Lettuce

2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped

½ Cucumber, chopped

1 Avocado, chopped

1 Red Capsicum, chopped

1 Bag of Mung Beans

2cups White Rice

200ml Sweet Chilli Sauce

½ Lemon

Nutrition

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Prepare Rice

Prepare 2 cups of rice according to the packet instructions.

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Cook Mince

In a frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil over high heat, then add 400g NZ Pork Mince.

Allow it to brown slightly, then add 1 clove of chopped garlic. Break up the mince with a wooden spoon.

Season with 1 tsp ground cumin, ¼ tsp chilli flakes (if using), salt and pepper. Stir through and continue to brown.

While the NZ Pork Mince is cooking, wash and prepare your vegetables.

After 2–3 minutes of browning, add 1 tbsp brown sugar and 2 tsp soy sauce to the mince.

Cook for a further 3 minutes.

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Serve

Continue preparing your vegetables, arranging everything on a large platter.

Serve with the cooked rice and your choice of chilli sauce. Yum!

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Light & Fresh

Pork Larb Lettuce Cups

Tim Tracey, the head chef and co-owner of Wellington’s Pickle & Pie Deli share's his quick, easy and budget friendly NZ pork larb lettuce cups.

5 Mins | 15 Mins
Easy
4

400g Pork Mince

1tbsp Canola Oil

1clove Garlic, chopped

Salt and Pepper

1tsp Ground Cumin

¼ tsp Chilli Flakes

1tsp Soy Sauce

1 Cos Lettuce

2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped

½ Cucumber, chopped

1 Avocado, chopped

1 Red Capsicum, chopped

1 Bag of Mung Beans

2cups White Rice

200ml Sweet Chilli Sauce

½ Lemon

01
Prepare Rice

Prepare 2 cups of rice according to the packet instructions.

02
Cook Mince

In a frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil over high heat, then add 400g NZ Pork Mince.

Allow it to brown slightly, then add 1 clove of chopped garlic. Break up the mince with a wooden spoon.

Season with 1 tsp ground cumin, ¼ tsp chilli flakes (if using), salt and pepper. Stir through and continue to brown.

While the NZ Pork Mince is cooking, wash and prepare your vegetables.

After 2–3 minutes of browning, add 1 tbsp brown sugar and 2 tsp soy sauce to the mince.

Cook for a further 3 minutes.

03
Serve

Continue preparing your vegetables, arranging everything on a large platter.

Serve with the cooked rice and your choice of chilli sauce. Yum!

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