Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups uncooked white rice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound ground pork; 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed; 2 carrots, shredded; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon hot chile paste; 1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated

Servings: persons

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 carrots, shredded
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon hot chile paste
1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated

1
In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.
2
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. Add the tofu, carrot, Hoisin, and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil and chile paste.
3
To serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. Wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 2 cups uncooked white rice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 pound ground pork, and more.

Yes, Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps

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