Gelatin Free Thai-Style Larb Lettuce Wraps
Bright, herby, and packed with bold Southeast Asian flavors, these lettuce wraps deliver everything you want from a classic larb — tangy lime, warm turmeric, 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 practical as it is impressive. Coconut aminos stand in for traditional soy sauce, adding a subtle depth without any unexpected additives, and the dressing is whisked together from scratch so you know exactly what's going in. Many store-bought sauces and seasoning blends sneak in hidden thickeners or setting agents, so cooking from whole ingredients like these keeps things clean and worry-free. Butter lettuce cups make the perfect vessel — cool, crisp, and just sturdy enough to hold a generous scoop of the warm pork mixture. A squeeze of fresh lime over the top right before eating ties every layer together beautifully. This is the kind of dish that feels like restaurant food but comes together in your own kitchen with total confidence.
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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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