Tamarind-Ginger Roasted Pork Lettuce Wraps

Chef notes

Even in the middle of winter, this recipe makes me wish I was chilling on a beach and eating a lettuce wrap with my hands. Tamarind and ginger enliven the roasted pork, which is wrapped in lettuce leaves with coconut rice.

Pick a pork shoulder with a good amount of fat. The fat helps to constantly baste the meat as it roasts and helps to ensure the meat turns out very tender. Most of it will drain off but you can pick off any remaining fat once cooked.

Swap option: Reserve the leftover pork to serve throughout the week in sandwiches, over fonio, sorrel and roasted fig salad, or with rice, topped with a soft-poached egg.