Cuisine: Keto, Low Carb, Quick and Easy, Spring, Summer
Servings: 3people
Calories: 504kcal
Ingredients
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4cuptamarisoy could be substituted
1inch piecegingerpeeled and cut into large pieces
1tablespoonoil
1pound ground pork
1/4teaspoonChinese five spice
2scallionschopped
1jalapenoseeded and sliced
2clovesgarlicgrated or minced
1teaspoonground szechuan peppercon
2tablespoonssesame seeds
1canbean sproutsdrained
1large head or 2 smallboston lettucelittle gem or bibb works well too. cleaned and separated
Instructions
In a small saucepan combine the stock, tamari and ginger bring to a gentle simmer. Let this simmer gently while you cook the pork. Clean your lettuce and separate the leaves onto a serving tray.
Heat a skillet or wok over high heat and add oil and the pork. Cook stirring and breaking up until the pork is browned. Add the five spice, scallions, jalapeno, garlic, and half the szechuan. Cook this stirring often for about 5 minutes. Taste and add remaining szechuan if desired.
Add the stock taking care not to add the ginger to the pork mixture by using a slotted spoon or a strainer. Add the drained bean sprouts as well and simmer until the sauces are absorbed while scraping the bottom of the pan of any brown areas, 2-4 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish with the lettuce and top with the sesame seeds
Notes
Using my ingredients I came up with roughly 4 net carbs/ serving