800gramschicken mince meat.I recommend using thigh mince. Feel free to use pork or veal mince instead.
1brown onionfinely chopped
1 large carrotpeeled and finely diced
2garlic clovesminced
2cm fresh gingerminced or finely diced
2tablespoonsof extra virgin olive oil
1teaspoonsesame oil
San Choy Bau sauce
1/4gluten-free teriyaki sauce
1-2tablespoonssweet chili sauceadjust the spiciness acording to your taste
3tablespoonssoy sauceI use tamari, because it is gluten-free
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1/4cuproasted peanuts
4green onions, scallions to garnish (optional)
1handfulfresh coriander leaves to serve
fresh chili, finely sliced to serve
2limes cut in wedges
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the San Choy Bau sauce ingredients such as teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and sweet chili sauce. Mix them together well and set the sauce aside.
Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add extra virgin olive oil and sesame oil to the wok.
Add the carrots, onions, garlic, and ginger to the pan, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables have softened and become aromatic.
Add the chicken mince (or pork/veal mince if using), breaking up any lumps, and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
Stir in the San Choy Bau sauce to the chicken and vegetable mix, stirring well, and cook for a couple of minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Take the wok of the stove and let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Prepare the lettuce leaves by washing and rying them.
How to serve san choy bau
Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture into a lettuce cup, top it with fresh coriander, scallions, chilies, and peanuts.
Serve with a lime wedge on a side. Enjoy!
Notes
You can use pork or veal mince if you prefer.Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce according to your taste. Keep in mind that some sweet chili sauces can be quite spicy and may not be suitable for young children. For serving San Choy Bau to little kids, I recommend using about half a teaspoon of sweet chili sauce.If you have some extra time, you can mix the juice from 2 limes with a teaspoon of sweet chili sauce to create a delicious dressing for your lettuce cups.Boston lettuce, iceberg lettuce, or cos lettuce are all great options to use.Do not use peanuts if serving the lettuce cups to someone with a peanut allergy.