Name: Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 block extra firm tofu; 2 teaspoons canola or olive oil; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms; 8 ounces cans water chestnuts; 2 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons ginger; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.667 cup green onions; 8 Bibb lettuce leaves; carrots

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Tofu Lettuce Wraps

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In a small bowl, mix together the hoisin, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Combine and set aside.

If you haven't done so, lightly press the tofu (see my guide on pressing tofu HERE). Dry it off with a towel or paper towels.

Heat the canola/ olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, crumble the block of tofu into small pieces directly into the skillet. Using a spatula, continue to break up the tofu as it sautees and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add in the mushrooms and cook for 3 additional minutes. The liquid from the mushrooms should mostly cook off and the tofu will start to turn a lightly golden brown. Stir in the water chestnuts, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and half of the green onion. Cook for 1 additional minute.

Pour the hoisin sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to combine so that everything is covered in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 additional minutes so that the sauce can heat through.

Serve the tofu mixture into your lettuce leaves and topped with the shredded carrot. ENJOY!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Press Your Tofu Properly 🗜️
Wrap extra firm tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place under a heavy object for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture, ensuring better browning and texture in the skillet.
Cube Tofu Before the Pan 🔪
Cut pressed tofu into small, uniform cubes rather than crumbling by hand—this creates better surface area for caramelization and helps it absorb the sauce flavors more effectively.
Bloom Your Aromatics Separately 🧄
Toast minced garlic and ginger in oil for 30 seconds before adding other vegetables to unlock their essential oils and prevent them from burning when combined with harder vegetables.
Sauce Assembly Technique 🥢
Whisk all sauce components (soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, sesame oil) together in a small bowl before adding to the skillet, ensuring even seasoning distribution and preventing flavor clumping.
Lettuce Leaf Selection & Chilling ❄️
Choose the largest, most pliable Bibb lettuce leaves and chill them for 30 minutes before serving to maintain their structural integrity and prevent wilting when filled with hot tofu mixture.