Asian Lettuce Wraps

Name: Asian Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Crisp lettuce leaves; Plant-based filling such as mushrooms and tofu; Scallions; Garlic; Fresh ginger; Tamari or soy sauce; Rice vinegar; Sesame oil; Water chestnuts or another crunchy vegetable; Fresh herbs; Sesame seeds; Sriracha optional

Savory filling, cold crisp lettuce, and a good sauce — dinner you build with your hands, slightly overfilled on purpose.

DifficultyEasyTotal time35 minServes4

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook15 min

Total35 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Skillet
Salad spinner or towel

Method

Prep the lettuce

Separate, wash, and thoroughly dry the lettuce leaves.

Heat the pan

Heat a little oil in a skillet.

Brown the filling

Add the filling ingredients and cook until browned.

Add aromatics

Add garlic, ginger, and scallions.

Season

Season with tamari, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

Add crunch

Stir in crunchy vegetables.

Adjust

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Fill the cups

Spoon the warm filling into cold lettuce cups.

Finish

Finish with herbs, sesame seeds, and sriracha if desired.

Eat immediately

Eat immediately while the lettuce is still crisp.

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Tips

NoteDry lettuce is important. Wet lettuce turns a neat little wrap into a waterslide.

NoteI also keep the filling and lettuce separate until the very last second.

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Nutrition

AllergensSoy, Sesame

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Storage

RefrigeratorFilling keeps airtight up to 3 days; wash and dry lettuce just before serving.

Frequently asked

Which lettuce works best?+

Butter lettuce and Bibb have the perfect cup shape; iceberg works if you want maximum crunch.

Can I make it spicier?+

Yes — add sriracha or chili garlic sauce to the filling itself, not just at the table.

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