Total Time

　　30 minutes

　　Here, sturdy Bibb leaves from the center of the head do the work of traditional dumpling wrappers. If that's not an easy enough sell, the dipping sauce will be.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1 garlic clove, minced

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　3/4 pound ground pork

　　1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

　　1 tablespoon soy sauce

　　2 tablespoons brown sugar

　　8-10 Bibb lettuce leaves

　　1 carrot, shredded

　　1 cucumber, peeled and julienned

　　Chopped peanuts (optional)

　　

Dipping Sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

　　2 tablespoons sugar

　　4 tablespoons lime juice

　　Add half a garlic clove, if desired

　　

Step 1

1. In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, cook the garlic in the oil until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

　　

Step 2

2. Add the pork, five-spice powder, soy sauce, and brown sugar and cook until the pork is browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

　　

Step 3

3. Scoop the pork mixture into the lettuce leaves. Garnish with the carrot, cucumber, and peanuts (if using).