Korean-Style Pork & Lettuce Wraps

Preparación

1. 1

   Prep the wraps

   On a cutting board, separate and wash the butter lettuce leaves, slice the pork into thin strips, cut the cucumber into half-moons, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and slice the scallion.

   Consejo: Use a clean board and knife after handling raw pork.

2. 2

   Cook the rice

   Combine the white rice and 470 ml water in a covered medium saucepan; simmer over low heat.

   18 min
3. 3

   Season the pork

   In a mixing bowl, stir the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger together, then toss in the pork until evenly coated.

   3 min

   Consejo: Avoid leaving pork at room temperature for more than a short prep interval.

4. 4

   Sear the pork

   Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add pork in a single layer and stir-fry until browned and just cooked through.

   8 min

   Consejo: Sear in batches if needed; overcrowding can make the pork release liquid and steam.

5. 5

   Taste and serve

   Set out rice, lettuce, cucumber, pork, scallion, and sesame seed for wrapping. Taste the pork and adjust with 1/4 tsp salt and a few grinds of black pepper.