Gotta-Have-Em Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps

Directions

1. In a large sauté pan over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add 1 pound of ground pork, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.

2. Add ¼ cup of Thai chili paste and stir into pork to coat. 

3. Thoroughly wash ½-inch piece of ginger (including the skin), 1 red bell pepper, ¼ head of red cabbage, 3 scallions, and a handful of fresh cilantro under cool, running, drinkable water.

4. Peel the ginger with a spoon, then mince. Chop the bell pepper. Shred the cabbage. Chop the scallions. Finely chop the cilantro. Mince 2 cloves of garlic.

5. Add the minced ginger, chopped bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

6. Add the shredded cabbage and ¼ cup of hoisin sauce and cook until cabbage begins to soften. Stir in the chopped scallions and the chopped cilantro. Remove from heat.

7. Thoroughly wash 1 head of butter lettuce under cool, running, drinkable water. Dry and remove leaves carefully.

8. Add pork to lettuce wraps and garnish with ¼ cup of chopped roasted and salted peanuts. Eat up, Mama!