Easy San Choy Bow

Step 1: Sauté Aromatics

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a fry pan or wok over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of crushed garlic and 2 teaspoons of crushed ginger, spreading them around the pan to release their aroma.

Step 2: Cook the Minced Meat

Add 500 grams of minced pork to the pan. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes until the meat changes color and is nicely broken up, ensuring there are no big lumps.

Step 3: Add Sauces and Lime Juice

Pour in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients with the meat.

Step 4: Incorporate Water Chestnuts

Add a 230-gram can of drained and roughly diced water chestnuts to the mixture. Stir-fry for another couple of minutes to heat them through and allow them to absorb the flavors.

Step 5: Finish with Spring Onions

Finally, add about 5 thinly chopped spring onions. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the spring onions are just combined and the mixture is fragrant.

Step 6: Serve

Spoon the finished meat mixture into crisp iceberg lettuce cups. Garnish with a little extra fresh spring onion and serve immediately.

• You can use any minced meat you prefer, such as chicken or beef, instead of pork.

• Ensure the meat is nicely broken up during stir-frying to avoid large lumps.

• Adjust the amount of lime juice to your taste for more tang.

• Substitute pork mince with chicken or beef mince.

• Add other vegetables like diced carrots or mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.