Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Recipe from Vegetarian Times

Leftover garnishes for this easy appetizer can be used to season the Hot Pot.


Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

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Servings: Makes 16 Wraps

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

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 88, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 0.5 g, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, Sugars 3 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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