Tofu and Mushroom Lettuce Wraps

 Crunchy lettuce filled with crumbled tofu and mushroom, topped with a spicy and sweet peanut sauce is a great source of protein.

Ingredients:

For Filling:

1 lb. extra firm tofu, patted dry and crumbled

1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms ( I used baby Bella), cleaned and diced

2-3 Tablespoons neutral oil

1 cup diced onion, (1 small)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tablespoon minced ginger

1/2 cup peeled and diced carrot (1 small)

1/2 cup diced bell pepper

Seasoning:

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

1 Tablespoon dark mushroom soy sauce, optional

1- 2 Tablespoon sugar, adjust to taste

1/2 teaspoon chilli sauce, optional

black pepper, to taste

Peanut Sauce:

2 Tablespoons peanut butter

3-4 Tablespoons warm water, adjust to desired consistency

1 Tablespoon chili sauce, adjust to taste

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

juice from 1/2 lime

Drizzle of sesame oil

2 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey

1 head ice lettuce

Method:

1.Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. Once hot, add crumbled tofu. Cook tofu until golden brown, moving the skillet every minute. Remove tofu from the skillet once it is nice and firm.

2. In the same skillet add 1 tablespoon oil and sauté onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add carrots, pepper, and mushroom. Cook till tender. 

3. Now add cooked tofu back to the skillet. Season the mixture with soy sauce, dark mushroom soy sauce, sugar, chili sauce and black pepper. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn the heat off. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.

Peanut Sauce:

1. Take peanut butter in a small bowl. If  it is dry, add warm water and stir until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients for the sauce and stir well.

Build your Lettuce Wrap:

1. Separate the lettuce leaves and wash in cold water and dry the leaves.

2. Spoon the filling into the lettuce leaf. Top with peanut sauce. Fold the leaf over the filling and enjoy.

Notes:

1. I used 1 teaspoon of Gochujang in the peanut sauce for spice.

2. I used 2 teaspoons of spicy chili crisp for extra bite.