Mince Lettuce Larb Inspired Wraps
By Ocado
Published on 27 January 2026
This vibrant, fragrant mince, inspired by south-east asian flavours, is a perfect easy midweek winner. Serve the warm mixture in crisp little gem leaves for a delicious, light high protein dinner.
Time and servings
30 minsTotal time
4Servings
15 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 500g beef mince
- 1 red chillies, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 tbsp fish sauce, separated for mince and dressing
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, separated for mince and dressing
- 1 lime zested and juiced, separated for mince and dressing
- 6 salad onions, thinly sliced
- 3 little gem lettuce
- 50g peanuts, roughly chopped, we used Nobby's Nuts Classic Salted Peanuts
- 30g mint, leaves picked
Method
Step 1
Place a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the oil and beef mince and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and any liquid has evaporated.Step 2
Add half of the finely chopped red chillies and half of the crushed garlic to the pan and fry for 1 min or until fragrant. Stir in 2 tbsp of the fish sauce, 1tbsp soy sauce, and the lime zest. Remove the pan from the heat.Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tbsp fish sauce with 1tbsp soy sauce, the lime juice, the remaining half of the chillies and garlic and 1 tbsp water to make the dipping sauce.Step 4
Mix the thinly sliced salad onions and half of the mint into the mince mixture.Step 5
Separate the little gem lettuce leaves and arrange them on a platter. Spoon the mince mixture into the lettuce cups.Step 6
Sprinkle the lettuce wraps with the roughly chopped peanuts and the remaining chopped mint. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.