Gochujang Pork Lettuce Wraps
Sticky spicy pork mince wrapped in cool crisp lettuce with rice, cucumber and spring onion.
- Time18 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.24 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice and cook it with 350 ml water in a covered pan: bring to the boil, then simmer on low for 10 minutes. Leave covered.
10 min - 2
Mix the gochujang, soy sauce and vinegar.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the pork for 6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and crisp at the edges.
6 min - 4
Add the garlic and ginger for 1 minute, then pour in the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes until sticky.
3 min - 5
Spoon the pork into lettuce leaves with rice, cucumber and spring onion. Scatter with sesame seeds.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.