San choy bao is a delicious Chinese entree or main meal that you can make with any leftover meat you have on hand. Simply finely dice the meat and stirfry with a mix of fresh crunchy vegetables. Add condiments and spices and wrap and fresh crunchy lettuce leaf.
San Choy Bao
Ingredients:
2 baby cos lettuce
1 small onion (finely chopped)
3 dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in hot water)
1 medium carrot (finely diced)
1 cup leftover cooked meat (pork, beef or chicken all work)
1 tblsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp shaoxing rice wine
2 tsp soy sauce
0.5 tsp Chinese five spice
1 tsp sesame oil
0.25 cup of toasted peanuts / cashews (coarsely crushed)
1/4 cup of fresh coriander including stalks (finely chopped)
Method:
1. Wash lettuce and separate into individual leaves. Set aside.
2. Heat one tablespoon oil in a fry pan and stir fry onion, carrot and mushrooms until softened and fragrant.
3. Add the meat and flavourings and continue to cook until vegetables are cooked through and meat is well heated. Add coriander and nuts and toss.
4. Serve lettuce and stirfry and wrap at the table.
