Thai Peanut Tofu Lettuce Wraps (Printable)

Tofu and crisp veggies meet creamy peanut sauce in fresh lettuce cups for a light, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Tofu

01 - 14 ounces firm tofu, drained and pressed
02 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
03 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
05 - 1 tablespoon lime juice

→ For the Peanut Sauce

06 - 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water, as needed to thin
12 - 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
13 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
14 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce, optional

→ For the Wraps

15 - 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
16 - 1 small carrot, julienned
17 - 1/2 cucumber, julienned
18 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
19 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
20 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
21 - Fresh cilantro, for garnish
22 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Method:

01 - Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes.
03 - In the last minute of cooking, pour in soy sauce and lime juice. Toss the tofu to coat and remove from heat.
04 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup or honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and sriracha (if using) in a mixing bowl. Add warm water, a tablespoon at a time, until sauce is smooth and pourable.
05 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Fill each with tofu, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, and spring onions.
06 - Drizzle wraps with peanut sauce, sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses common grocery staples like tofu peanut butter and lettuce
  • Ready in under forty minutes with minimal cooking
  • Flexible for vegans and those eating gluten free
  • Naturally loaded with fresh vegetables and plant protein
02 -
  • High in plant protein and full of fiber
  • Makes for a light lunch or crowd friendly appetizer
  • Best enjoyed fresh but leftovers are still tasty
03 -
  • Always press the tofu to squeeze out as much moisture as possible for max crispiness
  • Whisk sauce just before serving to avoid separation
  • Do not overfill the lettuce cups it is better to make extra so everyone can have a tidy delicious wrap
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