Low-Carb Chinese Pork Lettuce Wraps

On the hunt for something fresh, fast, and full of flavor for your next get-together? These Chinese Pork Lettuce Wraps are the perfect party pick!

No matter if you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, tailgating with friends, or throwing a casual dinner party, these little wraps bring a big punch of flavor.

Plus, they’re light, low-carb, and super fun to eat — perfect for guests who love to mingle and munch!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 T. coconut oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, finely diced
• 8 oz. mushrooms, chopped
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1 8-oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 3 T. low sodium soy sauce
• 2 T. oyster sauce
• 1 T. sesame oil
• 2 T. rice vinegar
• 8-10 lettuce leaves
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1/4 c. roasted salted cashews, roughly chopped
• lime wedges, for serving
• salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Heat coconut oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.

2 – Add onion, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, and pork; lightly season with salt and pepper.

3 – Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the pork begins to brown, approximately 4-5 minutes.

4 – Add water chestnuts and continue cooking until the pork is cooked through, another 2-3 minutes.

5 – Reduce heat to medium-low and add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.

6 – Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 6-7 minutes.

7 – Spoon the pork mixture into lettuce wraps and top with sliced scallions and roasted cashews.

8 – Serve with a lime wedge and enjoy!

Pro Tips for Success:

• Swap the meat: Try ground chicken or turkey instead of pork for a leaner option that still tastes amazing.

• Go vegetarian: Use finely chopped tofu or plant-based crumbles to make this dish meatless but still hearty.

• Make it spicy: Add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes if your crew loves a little heat.

• Serve buffet-style: Set out the lettuce, filling, and toppings separately so guests can build their own wraps.

• Low-carb friendly: This recipe is naturally low in carbs, making it a hit with keto or paleo guests!

These Chinese Pork Lettuce Wraps are a total crowd-pleaser — light, tasty, and so easy to grab and go.

Perfect for parties, BBQs, and game day spreads, they bring fun and flavor to every bite.

Serve them up and watch them disappear!

Chinese Pork Lettuce Wraps

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Print

Ingredients

• 1 T. coconut oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, finely diced
• 8 oz. mushrooms, chopped
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1 8-oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 3 T. low sodium soy sauce
• 2 T. oyster sauce
• 1 T. sesame oil
• 2 T. rice vinegar
• 8-10 lettuce leaves
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1/4 c. roasted salted cashews, roughly chopped
• lime wedges, for serving
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat coconut oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, and pork; lightly season with salt and pepper.

3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the pork begins to brown, approximately 4-5 minutes.

4. Add water chestnuts and continue cooking until the pork is cooked through, another 2-3 minutes.

5. Reduce heat to medium-low and add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.

6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 6-7 minutes.

7. Spoon the pork mixture into lettuce wraps and top with sliced scallions and roasted cashews.

8. Serve with a lime wedge and enjoy!