Spicy Thai Basil Pork Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 180 g ground pork
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 tsp red chili flakes(optional)
• 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp brown sugar(optional)
• 1 tsp soy sauce(optional)
• 1 tsp cornstarch(optional)
• 1 tbsp thai basil or regular basil
• 4 leaves romaine lettuce
• 1 tsp neutral oil(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix pork with half the chopped garlic and a pinch of chili flakes. Form small meatballs.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Brown meatballs 6–8 minutes, turning until cooked through.

3. 3

   Add remaining garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, and (if using) brown sugar and soy sauce. Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy.

4. 4

   Stir in basil at the end to wilt.

5. 5

   Serve meatballs and sauce in lettuce leaves.