What type of lettuce is best for lettuce wraps?

For the best texture, you want crisp lettuce that can flex without dropping the filling onto the plate or table. I like to use iceberg lettuce because it naturally has a cup shape that works perfectly for wraps. Some other great options include romaine hearts, butter or bibb lettuce. Endive can be a nice option, too, but it has a bitter flavor that can be an acquired taste.

Can I use storebought peanut sauce?

Homemade peanut sauce is very quick and easy to make, but if you don't have the ingredients on hand or you're in a hurry, grab a bottle of peanut satay sauce from the store.

What's in PF Chang's Tofu Lettuce Wraps?

This recipe is similar to the one from P.F. Chang and even uses many of the same ingredients, including a variety of minced vegetables, garlic, herbs, fresh lime juice, and more. I've adapted this version to be even more flavorful with the addition of light soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, etc. They truly taste gourmet and couldn't be much easier to make!

Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Name: Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 (8 ounce) block extra firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 carrot, shredded; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; ¼ cup green onions or scallions, sliced; ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; ¼ cup peanuts; ½ cup sweet chili sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, white and black; 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup peanut butter; 1/4 cup lukewarm water; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in half through the stem

Description

These Tofu Lettuce Wraps have the most wonderful balance of textures and flavors, with golden tofu bites and savory veggies all nestled into the crunchy lettuce leaves and drizzled with homemade peanut sauce. The best part? They are done in just 30 minutes. It's the perfect light, refreshing appy that the whole crew will devour! Plus, they are naturally vegan and loaded with plant-based protein, so they're substantial enough to be enjoyed as a light meal on those busy nights, too.

Ingredients

For the filling:

2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) block extra firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
¼ cup green onions or scallions, sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup peanuts
½ cup sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, white and black
1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed

For the peanut sauce:

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup lukewarm water
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed

Other ingredients:

1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in half through the stem

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot, about 1 minute. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes
Stir in tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3-5 minutes
Add carrots and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
Add soy sauce and toss well until coated evenly, about 1 minute.
Transfer the tofu mixture into a large mixing bowl and add green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and sweet chili sauce. Toss to coat. Transfer tofu mixture into serving dish and sprinkle with white and black sesame seeds and lime juice.
Combine hoisin sauce, peanut butter, water, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice. Mix well with a spoon until smooth and uniform.
To eat, scoop several tablespoons of the tofu mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, drizzle peanut sauce on top, and wrap like a taco. You can serve the peanut sauce on the side or drizzle on top of tofu mixture.

Notes

How to store: Tofu lettuce wraps are always best served fresh, as the lettuce will become soft from the warm filling after a short period of time. If you want to store the wraps for later, store the filling in an airtight container separate from the lettuce wraps.

How to reheat: It's best to warm up the leftover filling in the microwave for a couple of minutes, then add it to the lettuce to keep the lettuce nice and crispy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian