Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Name: Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons raw peanuts; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup finely diced tofu; salt to taste; 1 large cucumber, finely diced; 5 radishes, grated; 1 large tomato, finely diced; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped (optional); 3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 large head of iceberg lettuce, leaves separated

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons raw peanuts
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup finely diced tofu
salt to taste
1 large cucumber, finely diced
5 radishes, grated
1 large tomato, finely diced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped (optional)
3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 large head of iceberg lettuce, leaves separated

Directions

1

Roast peanuts in a skillet over high heat, stirring frequently until brown, reducing heat to medium if necessary, about 5 minutes; set aside to cool. In a food processor, grind peanuts into a coarse powder.
2

Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat; add tofu and season with salt to taste. Turn tofu frequently until all sides are brown, 8 to 10 minutes; remove from heat. Pat tofu dry with a paper towel and allow to cool, about 5 minutes.
3

Combine cucumber, radish, tomato, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add tofu and peanut powder just before serving.
4

Arrange lettuce leaves around the edge of a large platter and mound tofu filling in the center. To eat, spoon 1 or 2 tablespoons tofu mixture into the center of a leaf and wrap lettuce around filling like a burrito.