Thai Basil Pork Lettuce Bowls with Lime-Juice Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground pork
• 1 cup Fresh Thai basil (or regular basil)
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp Fish sauce (omit; contains fish)(optional)
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce (omit; soy allergy)(optional)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 8 leaves Romaine lettuce
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop garlic. Slice cucumber into thin half-moons.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk lime juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a wok or skillet over high. Add pork and break up. Cook 6–7 minutes until browned.

4. 4

   Add garlic and chili flakes; stir 30–45 seconds.

5. 5

   Pour in the lime-vinegar glaze and stir until glossy and slightly reduced, 2–3 minutes.

6. 6

   Turn off heat. Fold in basil to wilt without overcooking.

7. 7

   Serve in lettuce leaves with cucumber on the side.