Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
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Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Description
This recipe uses dried, cubed super firm tofu pan-fried until golden, then simmered in a thick peanut sauce made with peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and optional sesame oil and sriracha. The tofu absorbs the sauce, creating a rich, sticky coating with a balance of savory, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors.
Cooked vermicelli noodles and crisp butter lettuce leaves provide a fresh and light base for the tofu. The lettuce acts as a handheld wrap, offering a crisp contrast to the creamy peanut sauce. Optional garnishes like chopped peanuts, cilantro, sesame seeds, and extra sriracha add additional flavor and texture layers.
Before cooking, pressing tofu removes moisture for better browning. Use fresh, firm lettuce for best results; if needed, crisp wilted leaves in an ice water bath. These wraps make a versatile meal that can be served as appetizers or a light main course. The peanut sauce can be adjusted for heat and sweetness to personal taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vermicelli noodles cooked
- ½ cup peanut butter crunchy or creamy
- ⅓ cup water warm
- 1 lime divided
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil optional
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoons sriracha optional, or chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener of choice
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil high heat
- 1 tofu dried and cubed, 16-ounce block, super firm
- 1 head butter lettuce washed and dried
- ½ cup cilantro chopped, for garnish (optional
- ⅓ cup peanuts for garnish (optional, chopped
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional
- sriracha for garnish (optional
- lime for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the vermicelli noodles according to packet instructions. Run them under cold water in a colander and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, water, juice of 1/2 a lime (save the other half for serving), soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), rice vinegar, sriracha or chili flakes (if using), sugar or other sweetener, ginger, and garlic. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined and creamy. Set aside.
- Heat a large pan over high heat, add the oil, spread the oil all over the bottom of the pan and add the tofu. Cook until all or most sides of the tofu cubes are golden.
- Add half of the sauce to the pan with the tofu, mix well, lower the heat to a medium-low, and cook until the sauce becomes sticky. Continue to cook and occasionally gently mix to prevent burning. Cook until the tofu is fully covered with the sticky sauce and some of the sauce is slightly browning and looking crispy. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Place 8 to 10 lettuce leaves on 1 or 2 platters or baking sheets. Place another lettuce leaf on top of each lettuce leaf. This will make a crunchier and more sturdy wrap.
- Divide the noodles evenly on top of the lettuce leaves. Make sure you do not overfill. Drizzle one tablespoon of dressing over the noodles, and top with the tofu – evenly distributing.
- Optionally, top with cilantro, chopped peanuts, and drizzle any remaining dressing.
- Serve immediately with small wedges of lime.
Notes
- Press and drain tofu before cooking to ensure it crisps well and absorbs sauce effectively.
- Choose fresh, crisp butter lettuce leaves with clean, green cut ends for better wrap structure.
- If lettuce is wilted, soak leaves in an ice water bath for about 20 minutes to restore crispness before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8to 10 small wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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