Thai Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Name: Thai Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai, Asian
Ingredients: 8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves; 1 Tbsp brown sugar; 59 milliliters canola oil; 118 milliliters shredded carrots; 2 Tbsps creamy peanut butter; 177 milliliters dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided; 118 milliliters minced fresh cilantro, divided; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 118 milliliters chopped green onions; 2 Tbsps lime juice; 2 Tbsps mayonnaise; 1 small sweet red pepper, diced; 59 milliliters rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce; 397 grams package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Thai Tofu Lettuce Wraps might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe serves 4. One serving contains 499 calories, 17g of protein, and 41g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes. Head to the store and pick up sesame oil, garlic clove, cilantro, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the brown sugar you could follow this main course with the Brown-sugar Pound Cupcakes With Brown-butter Glaze as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Asian cuisine.

Instructions

For dressing, in a blender, combine the first 11 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro.

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Cilantro

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In a large bowl, combine the tofu, onions, carrots, red pepper, 1/2 cup peanuts and remaining cilantro.

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Red Pepper

Cilantro

Carrot

Peanuts

Onion

Tofu

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Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among lettuce leaves; sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Fold lettuce over filling.

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Lettuce

Peanuts

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Servings:

Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves 1Tbsp

brown sugar 59milliliters

canola oil 118milliliters

shredded carrots 2Tbsps

creamy peanut butter 177milliliters

dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided 118milliliters

minced fresh cilantro, divided 2teaspoons

minced fresh gingerroot 1

garlic clove, peeled 118milliliters

chopped green onions 2Tbsps

lime juice 2Tbsps

mayonnaise 1small

sweet red pepper, diced 59milliliters

rice vinegar 1teaspoon

sesame oil 1Tbsp

soy sauce 1teaspoon

Thai chili sauce 397grams

package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Recommended wine: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chenin Blanc

Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Chenin Blanc are great choices for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. One wine you could try is Blue Fish Sweet Riesling. It has 5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 13 dollars.

Blue Fish Sweet Riesling

Pale gold. Seductive perfume of fresh apricot, peaches, and ripe pineapple. Fruity sweetness with a full-bodied structure and refreshing acidity. Complements shellfish, mussels, Asian-inspired cuisine, and mild cheeses.