Asian Style Beef Lettuce Cups

Name: Asian Style Beef Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 carrot; 1 tsp chili flakes; 200 ml coconut milk; 1 daikon radish; 1 lb ground beef; 1 head of lettuce; 1 lime; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tbsp grape seed oil; 1 tsp honey; 2 tbsp peanut butter; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sesame seed oil; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar

ByGordon Ramsay•View original post →

Savor the vibrant flavors of our Asian-Style Beef Lettuce Cups, a delightful dish that’s sure to impress at any gathering or cozy dinner. Tender, seasoned ground beef mingles with zesty ginger, fresh garlic, and a splash of soy sauce, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing crunch. These handheld bites are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a fun way to enjoy a meal!

quickpartyhealthy

egg-free

Prep

min

Cook

min

Serves

people

Level

intermediate

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

450

Protein

28g

Carbs

42g

Fat

15g

📝 Ingredients

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Shopping List

1 carrot
1 tsp (5 ml) chili flakes
200 ml coconut milk
1 daikon radish
1 lb (454 g) ground beef
1 head lettuce
1 lime

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Pantry Items

Amounts also listed in instructions below

black pepper (to taste)
dark soy sauce (to taste)
fish sauce (to taste)
garlic (to taste)
ginger (to taste)
granulated sugar (to taste)
grape seed oil (to taste)
honey (to taste)
peanut butter (to taste)
salt (to taste)
sesame oil (to taste)
sesame seed oil (to taste)
white wine vinegar (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1
Heat a pan and add ground beef, seasoning with salt, pepper, sesame seed oil, and grape seed oil.
2
Stir the beef and add more pepper, chili flakes, and minced garlic.
3
Grate ginger and add dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil to the pan.
4
Once cooked, turn off the heat and stir in scallions and sesame seeds.
5
For the peanut sauce, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, fish sauce, dark soy, honey, and chili flakes in a pot and bring to a boil while whisking.
6
Prepare a quick pickle by grating daikon, sprinkling with sugar and white wine vinegar, and letting it marinate.
7
Take lettuce leaves and fill each with a layer of quick pickle, followed by peanut sauce and the cooked beef.
8
Top with pickled onions, grated carrot, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

💡 Pro Tips

✓
Cook ground beef at medium-high heat (375-400°F pan surface) without moving it for the first 2-3 minutes to develop proper Maillard browning and prevent steaming.technique375-400°F for 2-3 minutes
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Add grated ginger in the final 30-60 seconds of cooking to preserve its volatile compounds (gingerol and shogaol) which break down rapidly at high heat.timing30-60 seconds
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Salt your grated daikon with 1% of its weight in salt and let drain for 10 minutes before pickling to remove excess moisture and concentrate flavors.technique1% salt by weight, 10 minutes
✓
Heat coconut milk to exactly 180°F when making peanut sauce to prevent the proteins from curdling while ensuring proper emulsification with peanut oils.technique180°F
✓
Choose inner butter lettuce leaves that are 4-5 inches wide as they provide the optimal cup shape and structural integrity for holding 2-3 tablespoons of filling.ingredient4-5 inches wide, 2-3 tablespoons capacity

Cuisine: asian

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