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
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
Prepare 2 cups of rice according to the packet instructions.
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.
Continue preparing your vegetables, arranging everything on a large platter.
Serve with the cooked rice and your choice of chilli sauce. Yum!


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
Prepare 2 cups of rice according to the packet instructions.
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.
Continue preparing your vegetables, arranging everything on a large platter.
Serve with the cooked rice and your choice of chilli sauce. Yum!