Beef San Choy Bow

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy recipe that is packed with nutrition and flavour? Beef San Choy Bow is a fantastic Asian dish that is a perfect combination of healthy ingredients and delectable taste.

Beef San Choy Bow also called San Choy Bow or Chinese Lettuce Wraps is easy to prepare and is a great way to get a quick and healthy meal on the table. In this recipe, we’ll be sharing a simple yet delicious recipe for beef san choy bow that is sure to please everyone in your family. So, let’s get started and learn how to make this healthy and tasty dinner.


San Choy Bow is a classic Chinese dish that is typically made with pork, but in this recipe we use lean beef for a healthier twist. This dish is packed with protein and fresh vegetables, making it a nutritious meal that the whole family will love. Best of all, this Beef San Choy Bow recipe is quick and easy to make, so you can have dinner on the table in no time. Get ready to impress with this delicious and healthy dish!

What is the correct spelling of san choy bow?

The Chinese name for Lettuce Wraps is San Choy Bow although some people spell it San choy bau.

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Beef San Choy Bow
Beef San Choy Bow
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Servings
serves
Ingredients
  • 600 g lean beef mince
  • 1 & 1/4 tbsp sesame seed oil
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 4 spring onions
  • 1 cup tinned water chestnuts drained
  • 1 & 1/2 garlic cloves diced
  • 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
  • 1 & 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 10 leaves iceberg lettuce
  • 100 g rice vermicelli noodles
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Servings
serves
Ingredients
  • 600 g lean beef mince
  • 1 & 1/4 tbsp sesame seed oil
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 4 spring onions
  • 1 cup tinned water chestnuts drained
  • 1 & 1/2 garlic cloves diced
  • 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
  • 1 & 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 10 leaves iceberg lettuce
  • 100 g rice vermicelli noodles
Beef San Choy Bow
Votes: 288
Rating: 3.66
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Rate this recipe!
Instructions
  1. Dice the garlic, grate or finely dice the ginger, fate the carrot, finely slice the spring onion and drained water chestnuts. Prepare the vermicelli noodles according to packet instructions then chop.
  2. Heat sesame oil in work over high heat, then add mince. Use a wooden spoon to break apart chunks of mince.
  3. Once mince is browned, add garlic, ginger, carrot, spring onion, water chestnuts and stir fry for a few minutes.
  4. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce and kecap manis and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve in lettuce cups and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Recipe Notes

390 calories per serve

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