READY IN 30 mins

Thai Curry Pork Lettuce Wraps (Nam Prik Ong)

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"My neighbor Winnie gave me this Thai recipe of hers for thai curry pork in lettuce wraps." — Elliott

Directions

Toast the rice in a skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Transfer the rice to a mortar and pestle or a food processor and grind into a coarse powder.
Cook pork in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Place the onions in the skillet with the pork and continue to cook and stir until the onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the curry paste and cook until aromatic. Mix in the tomato paste and reduce the heat to a simmer. Pour in 1/4 cup water if the pork seems dry and begins to stick to the bottom of the pan. Add the roasted, ground rice and continue to simmer until the ground rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and fish sauce to taste. Serve pork in lettuce leaves.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Feb 18, 2010

I just made this for the first time tonight. My whole family (5 kids plus me) just loved it. The fish sauce and lime add a wonderful piquancy. It was a bit difficult to eat wrapped in the lettuce leaves, but we all agreed that the lettuce made it awesome! I did need to add the 1/4 cup of water. I'd like it spicier for myself...but it was perfect for my kids.

—mary

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Jun 17, 2011

Great recipe....thanks for sharing.

—Kathleen

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3 Ratings

Jun 22, 2010

These were a little bland. The fish oil and red curry paste gave the pork an odd taste (and I usually like both in other dishes) and my husband and I felt it needed something besides the meat mixture and the lettuce. Immediately after it was prepared it was edible for dinner but the leftovers were not.

—Brooke De Paula

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Nutrition

Calories
452 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
12.6 g
4%

Cholesterol
109 mg
36%

Fat
32.2 g
50%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
27.1 g
54%

Sodium
592 mg
24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Thai Curry Pork Lettuce Wraps (Nam Prik Ong)

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 452
Calories from Fat: 290

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.2g 50 %
Saturated Fat 11.9g 60 %
Cholesterol 109mg 36 %
Sodium 592mg 24 %
** Potassium 584mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.6g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 27.1g 54 %
Sugars 2.6g
** Vitamin A 4 %
** Vitamin C 18 %
** Calcium 5 %
** Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 118 %
** Niacin 99 %
** Vitamin B6 41 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.