Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

By BlueSchmoo

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
• 1 Tbs. minced lemongrass
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
• 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, crumbled
• 1 8-oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 4 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
• 4 Tbs. hoisin sauce
• 1 to 2 tsp. vegetarian chile sauce, such as vegetarian sriracha
• 16 butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
• 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
• Hoisin and chile sauces

Details

Servings 16
Adapted from vegetariantimes.com

Preparation

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Makes 16 Wraps

1. 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. Add tofu and water chestnuts, breaking tofu into small crumbles; cook 4 minutes, or until heated through. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chile sauce. Transfer to serving bowl.

2. 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. Reserve extra garnishes for Hot Pot.

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This is a family favorite! Also made it for friends recently and they loved it! I bake the crumbled tofu in the oven first to make it more chewy and less greasy.

This recipe is so tasty, and easy too! If you like it spicy then add 1-2 tbsp of sriracha as directed. If not, add less because it does get spice. I will definitely make this recipe again!

Very good, light and easy to make! Love the texture of the peanuts and water chessnuts... Next time i will make it more spicy!

This recipe was easy and the whole family loved it! I added spinach and used the pre-shredded carrots and it was great. I also used a Thai Chile sauce and it added a little extra spice. We will definitely make this again.

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