{"id":7049294,"date":"2026-08-27T18:44:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T18:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-better-than-takeout-35-minutes\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T18:44:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T18:44:59","slug":"five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-better-than-takeout-35-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7049294","title":{"rendered":"Five-Spice Lamb Lettuce Cups (Better Than Takeout, 35 Minutes)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These lamb lettuce cups never make it around the table twice. Hot, sticky hoisin-glazed lamb piled into cold, crisp butter lettuce, finished with quick pickled carrots, scallions, and a drizzle of chili crisp. Grab one and you\u2019re reaching for the next before you\u2019ve finished chewing the first.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2405\" src=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-13.jpg\" alt=\"A platter of five-spice lettuce wraps filled with a saucy sticky ground lamb and topped with julienned carrots, surrounded by bowls of carrot sticks, sesame seeds, lime wedges, and sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-94219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-13.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-13-800x1203.jpg 800w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-13-1200x1804.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-13-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-13-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-13-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-13-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-13-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-13-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one we love to make for company because they aren\u2019t expecting this much flavor and when they tell them it\u2019s ground <a href=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/category\/lamb\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"138\">lamb<\/a>, they can\u2019t believe it. It\u2019s the perfect intro recipe for anyone who wants to start swapping in a variety of proteins and get out of a basic ground beef rut.  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2405\" alt=\"Ingredients for lamb five spice lettuce cups arranged on a beige surface, including ground meat, lettuce, shredded carrots, sauces, spices, green onion, oil, salt, and pepper in bowls and dishes.\" class=\"wp-image-94208 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-1-800x1203.jpg 800w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-1-1200x1804.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-1-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-1-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-1-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-1-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-1-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-1-378x567.jpg 378w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-ingredients-for-five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd2a Ingredients for Five-Spice Lamb Lettuce Cups<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For the Pickled Carrots<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carrots<\/strong>: julienned into thin matchsticks so they pickle fast and stay crunchy once they hit the lamb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rice vinegar:<\/strong> mild and a little sweet, so the quick pickle doesn\u2019t turn sharp.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Granulated sugar<\/strong>: balances the vinegar. Don\u2019t skip it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kosher salt<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For the Lamb Filling<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ground <a href=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/category\/lamb\/lamb-cuts\/ground-lamb-cuts\/\">lamb<\/a>:<\/strong> look for 80\/20 fat content if you can and most imporantly, we stock up on Freedom Run Farm American Lamb when we find it. That fat is what carries the five-spice flavor and keeps the meat from drying out in a hot skillet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic and fresh ginger<\/strong>: grate the ginger instead of mincing it so it melts into the glaze instead of turning stringy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chinese five-spice powder:<\/strong> cinnamon, fennel, star anise, clove, and pepper in one jar. It\u2019s the backbone of the whole dish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hoisin sauce<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Soy sauce: <\/strong>low-sodium, since hoisin already brings plenty of salt on its own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sesame oil and rice vinegar: <\/strong>a small amount of each rounds out the glaze with nuttiness and acid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Serving<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter lettuce:<\/strong> the leaves are tender but sturdy enough to hold the filling without tearing or cracking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scallions, Chili crisp with oil, Toasted sesame seeds and Lime wedges.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h-equipment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cast iron skillet gets you the deep, dark sear this recipe depends on. Any heavy stainless skillet works if that\u2019s what you\u2019ve got, just give it an extra minute to preheat before the lamb goes in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 How to Make Five-Spice Lamb Lettuce Cups<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make the quick pickle.<\/strong> Combine the rice vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt in a small bowl and stir until the sugar fully dissolves. Add the julienned carrots and toss to coat. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes while you start the lamb. They\u2019ll turn crisp-tender and bright by the time you need them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sear the lamb hard.<\/strong> Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the ground lamb and press it into one even layer with a spatula. Leave it alone for 4-5 minutes so a deep brown crust forms on the bottom. That crust is where most of the flavor in this dish comes from.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Break and brown.<\/strong> Break the lamb into large crumbles and keep cooking for 3-4 minutes more, until it\u2019s well browned all over and most of the fat has rendered into the pan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bloom the aromatics.<\/strong> Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Garlic burns fast at this heat, so keep it moving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the five-spice.<\/strong> Sprinkle in the Chinese five-spice powder and black pepper and stir constantly for 30-45 seconds, until the spices smell warm and toasty, bloomed in the rendered lamb fat, not scorched.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glaze the lamb.<\/strong> Pour in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Toss everything to coat evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce until sticky.<\/strong> Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces to a glossy, lacquered coating that clings to every piece of lamb instead of pooling in the pan. Pull it off the heat as soon as it gets there. It can scorch fast once the sugars concentrate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assemble the cups.<\/strong> Arrange the butter lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon the hot lamb into each leaf, then top with the pickled carrots, sliced scallions, a drizzle of chili crisp, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve immediately<\/strong> with lime wedges so everyone can add a squeeze right before they eat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2405\" alt=\"Lettuce cups with carrots and saucy ground lamb on a wooden board, surrounded by lime wedges, sauce, sesame seeds, and more carrot sticks.\" class=\"wp-image-94221 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-15.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-15.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-15-800x1203.jpg 800w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-15-1200x1804.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-15-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-15-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-15-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-15-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-15-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-15-378x567.jpg 378w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-senary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-substitutions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Substitutions<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ground beef for ground lamb: works, but the flavor turns milder; the five-spice reads more like a stir-fry seasoning than the signature flavor it is here.<\/li>\n<li>Ground pork for ground lamb: renders more fat than lamb, so drain some off before adding the hoisin glaze or the sauce won\u2019t reduce down properly.<\/li>\n<li>Iceberg lettuce for butter lettuce: holds up fine and stays crunchier, but the leaves are flatter and harder to fold around the filling.<\/li>\n<li>Sriracha for chili crisp: works in a pinch, but you lose the crunchy fried garlic and shallot texture chili crisp adds on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner\">\n<h2 id=\"h-meat-nerd-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Meat Nerd Tips<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t touch the lamb the second it hits the pan.<\/strong> It needs those first 4-5 minutes undisturbed to build a real crust; stirring early just steams it in its own fat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce the glaze until it looks almost too thick.<\/strong> It loosens slightly once it hits the warm lamb and coats everything.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grate the ginger on a microplane instead of mincing it.<\/strong> It disappears into the glaze instead of leaving stringy bits in every bite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The lamb keeps and reheats better than you\u2019d expect.<\/strong> Cook it up to 3 days ahead, and this turns into a 5-minute dinner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2405\" alt=\"Butter lettuce wraps filled with minced lamb, shredded carrots, green onions, and sprinkled with sesame seeds.\" class=\"wp-image-94216 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-10.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-10.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-10-800x1203.jpg 800w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-10-1200x1804.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-10-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-10-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-10-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-10-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-10-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-recipe-10-378x567.jpg 378w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-to-serve-with-five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f What to Serve with Five-Spice Lamb Lettuce Cups<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steamed jasmine rice on the side for anyone who wants to turn extra lamb into a bowl once the lettuce runs out.<\/li>\n<li>A cold <a href=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/salmon-poke-bowl\/\">poke bowl<\/a> makes the table feel like a full spread if you\u2019re feeding a crowd that wants more than lettuce cups.<\/li>\n<li>Something acidic and cold to drink. A crisp lager or a glass of off-dry Riesling cuts right through the richness of the lamb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-leftovers-and-storage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddca Leftovers and Storage<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store the cooked lamb and pickled carrots separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the lettuce leaves whole and unwashed-dry in a paper-towel-lined bag so they don\u2019t wilt before you need them again.<\/li>\n<li>Reheat the lamb in a skillet over medium heat until hot through and the glaze loosens back up, 3-4 minutes. The microwave works in a pinch, but the glaze turns gummy.<\/li>\n<li>Skip freezing the assembled cups; the lettuce won\u2019t survive it. The lamb filling alone freezes well for up to 2 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-94222\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"94222\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-2025-2\">\n<p>Sticky five-spice hoisin lamb piled into crisp lettuce cups, sweet, savory, and spicy in one bite, with a snap of pickled carrot to cut through it all.<\/p>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-3023437617\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-3023437617\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 25px;--switch-on-color: #4a4a4a;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-bold\">Prevent your screen from going to sleep<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-94222-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-94222-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"94222\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Quick-Pickle the Carrots<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-94222-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the julienned carrots and toss well to coat. Let them pickle for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the lamb.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Add the Glaze<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-94222-step-5-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Toss to coat the lamb evenly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Reduce Until Sticky<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-94222-step-6-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and becomes sticky, glossy, and lacquered, coating every piece of lamb. Remove from the heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Assemble the Cups<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-94222-step-7-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Arrange the butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the hot hoisin lamb into each lettuce cup. Top with the quick pickled carrots, sliced scallions, a drizzle of chili crisp, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-94222-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<ul>\n<li>Let the lamb sit undisturbed at first to develop a deep caramelized crust. That\u2019s where much of the flavor comes from.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the hoisin mixture until it clings to the lamb. The filling should be glossy, not saucy.<\/li>\n<li>Butter lettuce works best because the leaves are tender yet sturdy enough to hold the filling.<\/li>\n<li>This recipe was developed in a cast iron skillet; any heavy stainless skillet works too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-94222-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">454<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">33<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.01<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">83<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">724<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">549<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6543<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">83<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: dotted;border-color: #732c2c;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-bold\">Main Course<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-bold\">Asian-Inspired<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f7f6f0\">\n<h2 id=\"h-quick-summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Quick Summary<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five-Spice Lamb Lettuce Cups are ground lamb seared hard, glazed sticky with hoisin and five-spice, then piled into cold, crisp butter lettuce with quick pickled carrots and chili crisp. The whole dish lives or dies on that first sear, so give the lamb its undisturbed 4-5 minutes before you touch it. From pan to platter, it\u2019s done in about 35 minutes. Browse more <a href=\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/category\/lamb\/\">lamb recipes<\/a> for what else that undisturbed-sear trick works on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2753 FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-1\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make the lamb ahead of time?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Cook the lamb up to 3 days ahead and store it in the fridge. Reheat it gently in a skillet before you assemble the cups so the glaze loosens back up.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-2\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does Chinese five-spice taste like?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It\u2019s warm and a little sweet, built from cinnamon, fennel, star anise, clove, and pepper. That blend has enough weight to stand up to rich meat like lamb without getting lost.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-five-spice-lamb-lettuce-cups-3\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make the pickled carrots in advance?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. They hold in the fridge for up to 2 days and taste even better after a full day, once they\u2019ve had time to mellow.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These lamb lettuce cups never make it around the table twice. Hot, sticky hoisin-glazed lamb piled into cold, crisp butter lettuce, finished with quick pickled carrots, scallions, and a drizzle of chili crisp. Grab one and you\u2019re reaching for the next before you\u2019ve finished chewing the first. This is one we love to make for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7049295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[110775,181834,178266,128583,120054],"tags":[7245,154726,23775,13387,11610,58828],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-7049294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner-recipes","category-easy-30-minute-meals","category-ground-lamb","category-lamb-recipes","category-pan-seared-recipes","tag-cups","tag-fivespice","tag-lamb","tag-lettuce","tag-minutes","tag-takeout"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Five-Spice Lamb Lettuce Cups (Better Than Takeout, 35 Minutes) - Som2ny Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7049294\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Five-Spice Lamb Lettuce Cups (Better Than Takeout, 35 Minutes) - Som2ny Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"These lamb lettuce cups never make it around the table twice. 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