Asian Lettuce Wraps(Vegetarian) Recipe

Name: Asian Lettuce Wraps(Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Miso Sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 tablespoons japanese miso (or Korean toenjang bean paste); 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; Wrapping; 8 pieces leaves lettuce leaves; 8 pieces basil leaves (or other fresh herb, such as cilantro); Salad; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 ounces firm tofu, cubed; 1/2 avocado, peeled; 1/4 red bell pepper, seeded; 2 1/2 ounces white radishes, julienned (or daikon); 2 ounces bean sprouts, raw; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon paprika (or Korean red pepper powder); 2 small cucumbers, peeled and diced

Servings: persons

Miso Sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons japanese miso (or Korean toenjang bean paste)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Wrapping
8 pieces leaves lettuce leaves
8 pieces basil leaves (or other fresh herb, such as cilantro)
Salad
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ounces firm tofu, cubed
1/2 avocado, peeled
1/4 red bell pepper, seeded
2 1/2 ounces white radishes, julienned (or daikon)
2 ounces bean sprouts, raw
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika (or Korean red pepper powder)
2 small cucumbers, peeled and diced

1
To make Miso Sauce:.
2
Place brown sugar in heavy saucepan, and melt over medium-low heat, being careful not to burn. Remove from heat, and stir miso and sesame seeds into melted sugar.
3
To make Wrapping:.
4
Trim edges of lettuce leaves to make them uniformly circular. Stack sesame or basil leaves alongside.
5
To make Salad:.
6
Heat oil in skillet or wok over medium-high heat, and stir-fry tofu about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
7
Slice avocado into 11/2-inch-long pieces. Slice red pepper into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. Set aside.
8
Combine white radish with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon red pepper powder. Set aside.
9
Combine bean sprouts with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and 1 teaspoon salt.
10
To assemble rolls, place 1 lettuce leaf on flat surface, and layer remaining ingredients in following order: basil leaf, bean sprout mixture, radish mixture, tofu, cucumber, avocado and red pepper. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon Miso Sauce over top. Wrap by tucking ends in, and roll up. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

185

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Miso Sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoons japanese miso (or Korean toenjang bean paste), 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Asian Lettuce Wraps(Vegetarian) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asian Lettuce Wraps(Vegetarian)

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