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Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Smita
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 13 Oz Extra Firm Tofu
  • 3 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • ½ Tsp Garlic Powder

For Sauce Mix

  • 2 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Red Chili Sauce/Sri racha Sauce
  • 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
  • Crushed Pepper
  • Salt to taste

Other Ingredients

  • 4 Cloves Minced Chopped Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Ginger
  • 1 Fresh Chopped Chili (Optional)
  • ½ Cup Chopped Scallion
  • 1 Tbsp Oil to cook
  • ½ Cup Fresh cilantro or basil leaves
  • 1 Cup Chopped Red Pepper
  • 8 Leaves Lettuce
  • ½ Cup Cashew Nuts (Roasted)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the crispy tofu.
  • Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
  • Take a wok or pan and heat oil in it.
  • Add chopped garlic to it and saute it till it caramelizes.
  • That will take around 30 seconds. Add chopped ginger, chilies, and chopped red pepper to it.
  • Saute for one minute or till it looks a little crispy yet cooked.
  • Add the sauce mix to the pan and cook it by mixing till it looks glossy.
  • Add tofu and cashews to it and coat them well with the sauce mixture.
  • Mix cilantro or basil leaves with the tofu.
  • Cook for one minute.
  • Garnish with green onion.
  • Serve them over lettuce cups and enjoy!!!
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