Asian Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Asian Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup grated fresh ginger; ¼ cup fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (read NOTE*); 2 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; ½ cup English cucumber, peeled; ¼ cup scallion; ¼ cup firm tomatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (use Thai or Vietnamese basil if available); 1 lb firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (tofu can be weighed down under heavy pans to release the water content); 6 large butter lettuce leaves (or 12 medium sized)

Servings: persons

¼ cup grated fresh ginger
¼ cup fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (read NOTE*)
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
½ cup English cucumber, peeled
¼ cup scallion
¼ cup firm tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (use Thai or Vietnamese basil if available)
1 lb firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (tofu can be weighed down under heavy pans to release the water content)
6 large butter lettuce leaves (or 12 medium sized)

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NOTE*: Nam pla or nuoc nam (fish sauce) is available in Asian markets.
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I would strongly suggest to begin by using only 1 TEASPOON of the fish sauce in this recipe and then adjust seasoning accordingly.
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For vegetarian version, omit the fish sauce.)
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DRESSING: Puree the first 5 ingredients in a blender.
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Allow the mixture to stand at least 5 minutes or up to 1 hour.
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Stir in chili sauce.
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Strain the dressing into a small bowl, pressing down the solids with a spatula to release the liquids.
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Discard solids.
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TOFU: Toss together the first 7 ingredients.
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Next add the tofu and salad dressing, tossing to coat well.
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For each serving, arrange 1 or 2 lettuce leaves on a plate.
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Divide the tofu mixture onto the lettuce leaves.

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No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup grated fresh ginger, ¼ cup fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons fish sauce (read NOTE*), and more.

Yes, Asian Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups

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