Lettuce Wraps With Hoison-Mustard Tofu
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
-
Tofu
- 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
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Sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced small
- 1 small onion, diced small
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or 1/2 tsp if you want more spice)
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
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To serve
- 12 lettuce leaves (iceberg makes a nice pocket for the filling)
directions
- Tofu: Heat a cast iron or heavy bottomed nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with a little non stick cooking spray and add the tofu. "Dry fry" for about 10 minutes carefully flipping about halfway through. Add the soy sauce and toss to coat.
- Sauce: Heat another pan over medium heat. Add the sesame oil and saute the red bell pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for about 10 minutes.
- Once the veggies are soft and browned add the mirin and let cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the hoison & mustard and cook for another minute.
- Assemble: Add the tofu to the sauce and toss to coat. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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