Almond Free Thai-Style Larb Lettuce Wraps
Bright, herby, and packed with bold Southeast Asian flavor, these lettuce wraps deliver everything you want from a Thai-inspired larb — tangy lime, warm turmeric, fragrant ginger, and a generous pile of fresh mint, cilantro, and basil folded into savory ground pork. The whole thing comes together in a single skillet, making it as weeknight-friendly as it is impressive. Coconut aminos stand in for traditional fish sauce or soy, keeping the dressing clean and naturally free from any nut-based ingredients that can sneak into store-bought sauces and marinades. Every component here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your food. Crisp butter lettuce cups act as the perfect edible vessel — cool and refreshing against the warm, spiced meat. A few slices of cucumber and an extra squeeze of lime at the table round out the whole experience beautifully. This is the kind of dish that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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4 servings
For the larb
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 1 small shallot, very thinly sliced
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, lime juice, grated ginger, turmeric, and salt until combined. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains and the meat is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), about 7–9 minutes.
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