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Spicy Peanut Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant street food culture of China, lettuce wraps are a popular way to enjoy fresh ingredients wrapped in crisp leaves. These Spicy Peanut Tofu Lettuce Wraps celebrate the harmony of flavors and textures, combining savory tofu with a creamy peanut sauce. In modern cuisine, they have gained popularity as a healthy, customizable dish enjoyed worldwide, often featuring various proteins and sauces.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 ounces rice sticks
peanut butter
sriracha
soy sauce
sesame oil
rice vinegar
sugar
tofu
butter lettuce leaves
ground peanuts

peanut butter

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: almond butter

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides a similar nutty flavor with less saturated fat.

tofu

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tempeh

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber, while seitan is a lower-cost meat alternative.

1

Take a large head of butter lettuce and remove the leaves close to the base.

2

Wash the lettuce leaves and set them aside.

3

Grab a medium-sized bowl and add in 4 ounces of rice sticks.

4

Heat up some water and pour it over the noodles; let them soak for 10 minutes.

5

In a separate bowl, add peanut butter, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar; whisk until thoroughly mixed.

6

Drain the water from the rice sticks and cut the long noodles into pieces about an inch long using scissors.

7

Slice a block of tofu into small pieces.

8

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.

9

Add the tofu to the pan and sautรฉ until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

10

Pour in half of the peanut sauce and coat the tofu; keep on heat for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce forms crunchy bits.

11

Add the rice sticks and the rest of the peanut sauce to the tofu; mix well to combine everything.

12

Take some of the mixture and add it to a lettuce leaf like a taco.

13

Sprinkle ground peanuts on top and plate the dish.

Cooking Techniques

pressingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large head of butter lettucemedium-sized bowlscissorslarge non-stick pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

soypeanuts

Also Known As

Tofu Lettuce WrapsPeanut Tofu Wraps

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