Tofu Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped (11/2 cups); 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass; 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp.); 1 lb extra-firm tofu, crumbled; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped; 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 -2 teaspoon that chili sauce, such as vegetarian sriracha; 16 butter lettuce leaves or 16 iceberg lettuce leaves; 1 large carrot, peeled and grated; ½ cup chopped green onion; ½ cup chopped of fresh mint; ½ cup finely chopped peanuts; hoisin sauce; hot chili, sauces

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (11/2 cups)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp.)
1 lb extra-firm tofu, crumbled
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 -2 teaspoon that chili sauce, such as vegetarian sriracha
16 butter lettuce leaves or 16 iceberg lettuce leaves
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup chopped of fresh mint
½ cup finely chopped peanuts
hoisin sauce
hot chili, sauces

1
To make Filling: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion, ginger, lemongrass, and garlic and cook 7 to 10 minutes, or until onions are soft and beginning to brown.
3
Add tofu and water chestnuts, breaking tofu into small crumbles; cook 4 minutes, or until heated through.
4
Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chile sauce.
5
Transfer to serving bowl.
6
Place lettuce leaves on platter, and set out garnishes in small serving bowls.
7
Let guests wrap tofu mixture in lettuce leaves, and top with their choice of garnishes.
8
Reserve extra garnishes for Hot Pot.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped (11/2 cups), 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass, and more.

Yes, Tofu Lettuce Wraps 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.

Tofu Lettuce Wraps

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