San Choy Bau is a delicious and refreshing Chinese dish consisting of stir-fried minced meat served in crisp lettuce cups.
San Choy Bau is a delicious and refreshing Chinese dish consisting of stir-fried minced meat served in crisp lettuce cups.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken mince Can be substituted with pork or beef mince
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger finely chopped
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 can water chestnuts drained and chopped
- 1 bunch spring onions finely chopped
- 8 leaves lettuce Iceberg or butterhead, washed and dried
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken mince to the pan and cook until browned, breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Add the chopped water chestnuts and half of the chopped spring onions to the pan. Stir-fry for another couple of minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and spoon the mixture into the lettuce cups, dividing it evenly.
- Garnish with the remaining spring onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Never heard of this dish, but I tried it and it’s yum! 😋
These were amazing! I made them for dinner and my family loved them. Will definitely make again!
Yum! But why is it called San Choy Bau? Sounds funny but even better, tastes good.
Too much chopping involved! I’m lazy, just give me a burger next time!
Easy and quick! My kids loved it, especially wrapping it in the lettuce. Will make it again!
I had to make some adjustments because I didn’t have oyster sauce, but it still turned out good.
This was amazing! So fresh and tasty, my family loved it!
Yum! I added some chili flakes for kick. Will definitely make again!
I substituted the chicken with beef and it turned out great! Tasted just right 😊
Wait, beef?! Isn’t that kinda weird for San Choy Bau? 🤔 But if you liked it, that’s cool, I guess.
I’ve always thought beef would be too strong for this dish, but I’m glad it worked for you! Might give it a try.
So simple! Just sauté and serve. Can’t mess that up. I added some chili for heat.
Sounds amazing! I love the idea of adding chili for some spice. Can’t wait to try it!
Good recipe, but I used canned chicken instead! Wasn’t as good but saved time. Maybe I did it wrong?
Is this really a recipe? Just shoved meat in lettuce, what’s the point?
It’s not just meat in lettuce! The flavors work together really well. You should give it a try before judging!
I don’t know, it seemed kinda bland to me. Needed more flavor! 🤷♂️
I totally get that! I added some chopped chili and it really kicked it up a notch. 🌶️
Bland? Nah, it was great! It’s supposed to be light and fresh, just like a salad! 🥗
Me and my kids just couldn’t finish this, it was too watery. Needed more flavor. 🤷♂️
This recipe is great! So fresh and tasty. I used pork and it turned out amazing.
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it! Pork sounds like a delicious twist on this recipe. I might try that next time! 😋
I don’t know… it sounds too easy. Is it really that good? I always thought make real food takes work. 🤔
Made this for my partner and they loved it!! Thanks for sharing!
Eh, it was okay. I expected more. Lettuce is just lettuce.
Is water chestnut necessary? I can’t find it in my store, can I skip it?
San Choy Bau rocks! So easy and super healthy! ✅
Absolutely agree! It’s such a quick and tasty meal to whip up. I make it all the time! 😋
Sounds good, but I wonder if you could make it with tofu instead of chicken? Anyone tried that?
Very tasty! But I think it’s a bit too much sauce. Maybe less soy sauce next time? 😅
Why use chicken? Pork is way better for this kind of dish.
Meh… just okay. I’ve had better dishes at restaurants, maybe I’m just picky.
This was okay, but my chicken came out a bit dry. Maybe I cooked it too long? 🤔
Maybe try cooking it for a shorter time next time? Chicken can dry out quickly. 😅
Eh, didn’t work for me. The flavors were just too much. I like my food simple.
I can see how it might be too much for some! Have you tried just using less sauce? It can help tone down the flavors.
I thought it was gonna be hard but it was easy!!! I feel like a chef now 😂
Instructions were confusing!! I wasn’t sure if I should cover the pan or not. Ended up burnt. A little help please!
My kids enjoyed it! Although they thought it was funny to eat with lettuce. 😂
Absolutely loved this recipe! So easy and delicious. Will definitely be making it again! 😍
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! This dish is one of my favorites too! 🥬
Looks good, but there’s no way it’ll be as tasty as my mom’s version! She adds chili! 😆