{"id":1830,"date":"2012-04-30T20:01:12","date_gmt":"2012-04-30T20:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/?p=1830"},"modified":"2012-09-02T19:48:09","modified_gmt":"2012-09-02T19:48:09","slug":"thai-style-ground-pork-with-chiles-and-basil-in-lettuce-cups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=1830","title":{"rendered":"THAI STYLE GROUND PORK WITH CHILES AND BASIL IN LETTUCE CUPS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When I crave something exotic with intense flavour my thoughts turn to Thai food.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This dish fulfills my craving.\u00a0 It is at once sweet and sour, hot and spicy.\u00a0 It is a simple recipe with just a few easily obtainable ingredients. \u00a0 The wonderful thing about this Thai Style Ground Pork is that it can be an appetizer or a main course.\u00a0\u00a0 I’ve served it with both the Asian Style flank steak and on another occasion,\u00a0 the Thai Red Curry with Chicken and Green Beans.\u00a0 It turns a simple supper into something special.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Because it can be made ahead of time it is a great dish for entertaining.\u00a0 It freezes well, too.\u00a0\u00a0 You can use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of the pork.\u00a0 I like the pork for its robust flavour.\u00a0 For a main course serve this with basmati rice or noodles.\u00a0 Delicious!!<\/p>\n

Our son and his wife, who have spent several holidays in Thailand, gives it their highest award of five red Chili peppers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THAI STYLE GROUND PORK WITH CHILES AND BASIL IN LETTUCE CUPS<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 (serves 2- 4 people as a main course, and serves\u00a0 4-6 people as an appetizer)<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons soy sauce<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (or to taste)<\/p>\n

finely grated zest of a lime<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon brown sugar<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon canola oil<\/p>\n

1 generous tablespoon finely chopped or grated ginger root<\/p>\n

3 fat garlic cloves, finely chopped<\/p>\n

1 jalapeno finely chopped (if you desire less heat remove membrane and seeds)<\/p>\n

2 green onions white and light green parts finely chopped, greens reserved for garnish<\/p>\n

1 pound lean ground pork<\/p>\n

2 tbs. Hoisin sauce<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup chopped fresh Thai or regular basil<\/p>\n

Lime wedges, for serving<\/p>\n

Head lettuce, leaves separated<\/p>\n

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In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime zest, lime juice and sugar.<\/p>\n

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.\u00a0 Add the ginger, garlic, jalapeno and chopped scallion.\u00a0 Cook, stirring until slightly softened.<\/p>\n

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Stir in the pork and cook the meat, breaking it up until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Stir in the soy sauce mixture and cook for a minute or so, until the flavors come together.\u00a0 Add the hoisin sauce.<\/p>\n

Remove from heat and stir in the basil.\u00a0 Put into bowl and serve warm or at room temperature.<\/p>\n

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Heap the lettuce leaves on a plate with wedges of lime.\u00a0\u00a0 Since we can’t escape to Thailand for an exotic holiday bring Thailand to your table.<\/p>\n

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Recipe Type: Appetizer or Main<\/span><\/div>\n
Author: Mrs. Butterfingers<\/span><\/div>\n
Prep time: 5 mins <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Cook time: 12 mins <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Total time: 17 mins <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Serves: 4 – 6<\/span><\/div>\n
A quick and easy recipe with easily available ingredients and a wonderfully exotic flavour.<\/span><\/div>\n
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