Nam Sod Lettuce Wraps

Name: Nam Sod Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 pound ground pork or chicken; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated; 1 cup shredded carrot; 1 cup sliced red onion; 1 cup sliced red bell pepper, optional; 1 cup chopped green onions (scallions); 1 cup dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Recipe GLPR53c6959baa14c3

Thai

Appetizer

28 min

616 cal

Servings: 4

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A fresh and vibrant Thai-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground pork or chicken nestled in crisp butter lettuce leaves, topped with a colorful medley of shredded carrots, red peppers, sliced red onions, and green onions. Finished with crushed roasted peanuts, fresh herbs, and a zesty lime-ginger dressing for a light yet satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 pound ground pork or chicken

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

1 cup shredded carrot

1 cup sliced red onion

1 cup sliced red bell pepper, optional

1 cup chopped green onions (scallions)

1 cup dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped

1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the ground pork or chicken and cook, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks, until no pink remains and it is cooked through (approximately 5-7 minutes). Ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F for ground pork/chicken.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the meat, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice, stirring to combine. Add the crushed red pepper and mix well. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 1 minute.
Arrange the separated butter lettuce leaves on a large serving platter or individual plates, creating cups for the filling.
Spoon the warm nam sod meat mixture evenly onto each lettuce leaf.
Top each lettuce wrap with the shredded carrot, sliced red onion, sliced red bell pepper (if using), chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.
Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts and fresh mint over the top of each wrap just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy while the meat is still warm and the lettuce leaves are crisp.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

Nam sod is cheap and quick—ground pork runs $3 to $4 per pound at any Charlotte chain, and the other components total under $15 for four servings—but fish sauce requires a detour to an Asian market or a well-stocked Harris Teeter, and the fresh herbs (mint and cilantro especially) may need a second stop depending on what's in stock that week. The 28-minute stated time assumes your pork is already browned and your mise en place is ready; actually shopping, prepping vegetables, and cooking will run closer to 45 minutes on a weeknight. It's a same-night dish that does not reheat well, so commit to eating all four wraps fresh, though it suits a casual family dinner or a weeknight when everyone can gather at once.