Mouthwatering Asian Lettuce Wraps

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Mouthwatering Asian Lettuce Wraps

Mouthwatering Asian Lettuce Wraps

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  • Yield: 12 lettuce wraps (dinner for two or appetizers for six)
  • You're needed for: 20 minutes
  • Until it's done: 20 minutes
  • 1.5 out of 5 based on 1 user ratings
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Asian Lettuce Wraps made vegan and easy. Mouth watering, simple dinner recipe.

Cilantro, Cumin, Garlic, Ginger, Lime, Mushrooms, Onions, Peanuts, Tofu,

Ingredients:

  • LETTUCE WRAP FILLING
  • tofu - 1 [~15 oz (~425g)] pack, extra firm
  • mushrooms - 1 [8 oz (227g)] pack
  • onion - 1/2 of a whole
  • garlic - 3 cloves
  • ginger - 1 tablespoon fresh grated (or a few shakes of spice)
  • cumin - 1 t
  • SAUCE / MARINADE
  • soy sauce - 2 T
  • rice wine vinegar - 1 T
  • sesame oil - 1/2 t
  • lime juice - juice from half a lime
  • LETTUCE WRAPS
  • iceberg lettuce - 1 head
  • COOKING AIDS
  • oil (or non-stick spray) - 1 T
  • OPTIONAL ENHANEMENTS
  • peanuts - 1/4 cup chopped
  • crushed red pepper - a few shakes, to taste
  • cilantro - quarter cup, fresh
  • water chestnuts - 1 (8 oz) can

Instructions:

PRESS

Dry the tofu out a bit.

  1. Take out the tofu.
  2. Place tofu on a paper towel.
  3. Press with another paper towel.

PREP

Garlic and ginger

  1. Mince garlic
  2. Grate ginger

CHOP

Chop vegetables into crumble-sized pieces.

Option 1: Chop by hand.

Option 2: Use your blender and the wet-chop method.

  1. Add mushrooms, onions (and water chestnuts if you’re using them) to container.
  2. Add lots of water.
  3. Blend on low speed for 5 seconds.
  4. Drain.

Either way works. We think option 2 is easier and delivers more even-sized pieces.

COOK

Throw everything in a pan.

  1. Add oil (or non-stick spray) to medium-hot pan.
  2. Crumble tofu by hand and add to pan.
  3. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add everything else (vegetables, enhancements, etc) to pan
  5. Cook for 5 more minutes.

SERVE

Watch lettuce, build, and enjoy!

NOTE

Yes, there are several ingredients and many steps. But this recipe is so easy.

Useful tips for Mouthwatering Asian Lettuce Wraps

Shortcuts

Fresh garlic and ginger are best. But garlic powder and ginger powder, for these lettuce wraps, are nearly as good.

About the water chestnuts

Water chestnuts are a staple of the PF Chang’s version. Nearly every other ingredient should not require a special trip. (So if you don’t have water chestnuts, don’t sweat it. Peanuts give it a nice crunch, too.)

Lettuce type

We photographed these lettuce wraps with romaine lettuce. Bib lettuce may look prettier if you’re hosting a party. 🙂

Sauce pairings

These lettuce wraps are good as-is. But if you want more flavor, serve with our Thai peanut dipping sauce.

For useful tips, food photography and the full post, visit:
Lifeisnoyoke.com/asian-lettuce-wraps/