Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
San Choy Bow (Chinese Lettuce Wraps)
San Choy Bow (Chinese Lettuce Wraps) brings together cornstarch, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. The thickening step has its own little bit of preparation. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 20 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Appetizers & snacks
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Sandwiches
A few quick notes
1. Mix the thickener as directed
The thickening step has its own little bit of preparation. Follow the mixing step before adding it, then use the consistency check in the method as you finish.
2. Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
3. Have the pan ready for its first job
Read the pan-heating step before beginning. Have the ingredients for that stage ready, then follow the heat and additions in the recipe’s order.
Get to know the ingredients
Cornstarch
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Mix cornflour with 1 tbsp water until lump free.
Soy sauce
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Then add remaining Sauce ingredients and mix.
Dark soy sauce
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Then add remaining Sauce ingredients and mix.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Top with peanuts and scallions, bundle it up and enjoy! Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the skillet. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Mix cornflour with 1 tbsp water until lump free.
Which little step is worth remembering?
The thickening step has its own little bit of preparation. Follow the mixing step before adding it, then use the consistency check in the method as you finish.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Keep this part of the method in view: Add Sauce and cook for 1 1/2 minutes or until it thickens and glossy, coating the Filling.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
