Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps
(from culinarysarah’s recipe box)
Makes 16 wraps
Source: January 2009 Vegetarian Times
Categories: small plates
Ingredients
- Filling
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
- 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 to 2 teaspoons vegetarian chili sauce, such as vegetarian sriracha
- 16 butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
- Garnishes
- 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
Directions
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To make filling: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, lemongrass, and garlic and cook 7 to 10 minutes, or until onions are soft and beginning to brown.
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Add tofu and water chestnuts, breaking tofu into small crumbles; cook 4 minutes, or until heated through.
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Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chile sauce. Transfer to serving bowl.
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Place lettuce leaves on platter, and set out garnishes in small serving bowls. Let guests wrap tofu mixture in lettuce leaves, and top with their choice of garnishes.