Chinese Style Cabbage Wraps

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A regular favorite and easy weekday dinner - plenty of options too.

Course: Appetizer, lunch

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, High Protein, Keto Friendly, Low Carb

Keyword: chicken, lettuce wrap, low carb, pork

1 lb ground pork I use organic ground pork, ground chicken or turkey also works well
1 head nappa cabbage medium to small head of cabbage - or choose some
1/4 Cup walnuts Crushed
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce or wheat free Tamari
1 tsp Chinese five spice powder I really like the version from my friends at Spice and Tea Exchange here in Winter Park
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp chili garlic sauce
1 tsp honey (optional)

This is so simple and there are so many fun variations you can do once you figure out the basics - start by browning the ground meat in a heavy skillet, add in the walnuts, stir and add in vinegar, soy sauce, five spice powder, ginger, chili garlic sauce and optional honey.
Simmer/heat through for 3-5 minutes. Trim the bottom of the nappa cabbage leaves, spoon meat mixture into each leaf and eat like a taco.
Variants - add in 1/2 small can of chopped bamboo shoots or water chestnuts instead of the walnuts. If you choose to use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground pork, add a little bit of coconut oil to the pan before adding in the meat.
I like to serve this with a side of sliced raw veggies like cucumbers, carrots, etc.