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The Happy Herbivore Guide to Plant-Based Living Review

"Cheater" Tofu Lettuce Wraps from The Happy Herbivore Guide to Plant-Based Living. Delicious lettuce wraps from Lindsay S. Nixon's latest book.
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Calories:
Author: Linda & Alex

Ingredients

  • 1 15- ounce block of extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable broth
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1-3 teaspoon Asian hot sauce i.e., sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon sweet red chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Vegan Worcestershire Sauce Annie’s brand makes a great one
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • Green onion sliced
  • Lettuce wraps

Instructions

  • Press the tofu (see note below).
  • Line a skillet with a very thin layer of broth and sauté shallot, fresh ginger, and garlic until fragrant and water has evaporated.
  • Whisk soy sauce, remaining broth, peanut butter, vinegar, hot sauce, sweet red chili sauce, hoisin sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup together in a small bowl. Meanwhile, add tofu to a skillet and break into big chunks with a spatula. Cook, stirring to incorporate everything. Add sauce and stir to combine.
  • Continue to cook a few minutes, until sauce absorbs into tofu.
  • Let cool almost to room temperature. Add more hoisin, hot sauce, or peanut butter as desired.
  • Garnish with green onions and spoon into lettuce wraps. Should be served just barely warmer than room temperature.
  • Note: Press the tofu by wrapping the tofu in a clean kitchen cloth and placing between two cutting boards. Place a large, heavy object on the top board. Allow to rest for 209 minutes, forcing excess water out of the tofu.
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