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Vegan Tofu Firecracker Lettuce Wraps

If you're looking for a healthy, light meal you'll love these vegan tofu firecracker lettuce wraps. This recipe starts with the pan-fried tofu, which is then, quickly stir-fried with half of the sauce. Served inside two leaves of butter lettuce, along with brown rice, green onions, sesame seeds and a little more of that firecracker sauce.

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  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Chinese
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Ingredients

  • 396 g block of tofu
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1–3 tbsp oil ( for shallow frying)

Firecracker Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sriracha
  • 3–4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1–2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 grated garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes (or to taste)
  • salt (to taste )

Other

  • butter lettuce
  • 1–2 cups cooked brown rice
  • white sesame seeds
  • sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Tofu: Grab your block of tofu, drain the water and press for at least 30 minutes. Cut tofu into small cubes and toss with the cornstarch. Heat pan with oil, then add in the tofu cubes and shallow fry for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
  2. Firecracker sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients. Pour half of the mixture into the pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes on high or until it clings onto the tofu and becomes a little sticky.
  3. Assembly: Layer two lettuce leaves, then add rice, tofu firecracker, green onions and white sesame seeds. Drizzle with a little more of that firecracker sauce and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 648

Find it online: https://cookingwithparita.com/recipe/tofu-firecracker-lettuce-wraps/