Name: Chinese Vegetable Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 12-15 butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, finely diced; 1 cup firm tofu, crumbled or finely diced; 1 cup water chestnuts, finely diced; 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (optional, for heat); 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts or cashews, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the lettuce cups

Carefully separate the butter lettuce leaves, keeping them intact. Wash thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on a serving plate and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook the base ingredients

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add crumbled tofu and mushrooms, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms begin to soften.
Add vegetables

Add the diced water chestnuts and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the pepper begins to soften but still maintains some crunch.
Create the sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using). Pour over the vegetable mixture in the skillet and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Finish the filling

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in three-quarters of the sliced green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let the mixture cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
Assemble and serve

Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the vegetable mixture into each lettuce cup. Top with chopped nuts and remaining green onions. Serve immediately, allowing diners to pick up the wraps with their hands.

Chinese Vegetable Lettuce Wraps

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