Vegan Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Vegan Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dipping Sauce:; 1/3 cup vegetarian hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon water, or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (chile paste), or more to taste; Seasoning Sauce:; 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (chile paste) (optional); 1/2 teaspoon mushroom seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Wraps:; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 slices ginger; 5 ounces fried tofu, diced; 4 ounces jicama, peeled and diced; 3 fresh shiitake mushrooms, diced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 8 large butterhead lettuce leaves; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

Servings: persons

Dipping Sauce:
1/3 cup vegetarian hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon water, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (chile paste), or more to taste
Seasoning Sauce:
1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (chile paste) (optional)
1/2 teaspoon mushroom seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Wraps:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 slices ginger
5 ounces fried tofu, diced
4 ounces jicama, peeled and diced
3 fresh shiitake mushrooms, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
8 large butterhead lettuce leaves
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

1
Mix hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon water, and 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek together to make dipping sauce.
2
Mix oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek, mushroom seasoning, sesame oil, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make seasoning sauce.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tofu, jicama, shiitake mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper; cook and stir until mushrooms are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add red bell pepper and seasoning sauce; cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
4
Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of tofu mixture in the center of each lettuce leaf. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Add 1 teaspoon dipping sauce; roll up lettuce to enclose tofu mixture. Repeat with remaining tofu mixture and lettuce leaves. Serve remaining dipping sauce alongside.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dipping Sauce:, 1/3 cup vegetarian hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon water, or more to taste, 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (chile paste), or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Vegan 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.

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Vegan Lettuce Wraps

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Variations & substitutions

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