Best and easiest lettuce wraps

This recipe for vegan Asian lettuce wraps is one of my favorite recipes for a light lunch or a very easy dinner. This lettuce wrap is made with tofu, shiitakes and other fresh and delicious ingredients.
VEGAN ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS

How to make VEGAN ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS

Yep, these are the best and easiest vegan Asian lettuce wraps ever! I promise you that the minute you try this recipe, it will become one of your favorite Asian recipes.

Everything starts with delicious shiitake mushrooms sautéed in a pan. After browning the shiitakes, I add tofu.

And then everything comes to life with a spicy, sweet, umami-flavored sauce. This sauce has very few ingredients and is so easy to customize.

Tips, tricks, and other recipes

  • Don’t have lettuce? You can serve this tofu-shiitake mushroom mix in lettuce cups or red cabbage cups. Both ways will taste amazing.
  • Don’t you like shiitakes? If you are not a huge fan of shiitake mushrooms, use white or cremini, or a combination of the three.
  • It’s all about tofu. For this recipe, I like to use extra-firm tofu and always try to buy organic. I also prefer non-GMO verified soy products. 
  • Experiment with the toppings. Enjoy preparing this recipe and use all the toppings you like from your favorite Asian restaurant. I used cashews as a topping here, but if peanuts are your favorite, use them! You could use sesame seeds, scallions, or toasted rice.
  • How to serve them: When I make these vegan Asian lettuce wraps, I love to serve them with fried rice, beets with scallion dressing, or a rice bowl..
Best and easiest lettuce cups ever

BEST AND EASIEST VEGAN ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS

Alejandra Graf
This recipe for vegan Asian lettuce wraps is one of my favorite recipes for a light lunch or a very easy dinner. This lettuce wrap is made with tofu, shiitakes and other fresh and delicious ingredients.
5 de 2 votos
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 10 lettuce wraps
Calories 133 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 ½ cups shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped or grated
  • 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sambal oelek or sriracha
  • Salt to taste

For Serving

  • 10 lettuce cups
  • ¼ cup roasted cashews chopped
  • 2 carrots julienned
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Tofu: Press the tofu between two paper towels to remove excess liquid, then dice or crumble it.
  • Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, and sambal oelek or sriracha. Set aside.
  • Cook the Mushrooms: Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add Aromatics: Stir in the ginger and garlic, cooking for another 5 minutes. Be mindful not to let the garlic burn. Add the tofu and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to stick slightly to the pan.
  • Add Sesame and Sauce: Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and mix well. Pour in the sauce mixture and let it cook for about 7 minutes until the flavors meld. Season with salt to taste, remove from heat, and let it cool slightly.
  • Prepare the Toppings: While the filling cools, prepare the lettuce cups, julienne the carrots, and chop the cilantro.
  • Serve: Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the tofu-shiitake mixture into each lettuce cup. Top with chopped cashews, julienned carrots, and cilantro.

Notes

For best results, remove thick shiitake mushroom stems and use only the caps. Enjoy each bite with a burst of flavors and textures!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 335mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3842IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
Keyword lettuce wraps, tofu lettuce wraps, vegan lettuce wraps

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