Embark on a culinary adventure with these vibrant Vegan Lettuce Wraps! Crisp lettuce cups cradle a savory, umami-rich filling, offering a delightful textural contrast and an explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or a fun, interactive meal.

Follow The Directions

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Prepare the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of sambal oelek. Adjust water and sambal oelek to your desired consistency and spice level. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Create the Seasoning Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of water, 1/2 teaspoon of sambal oelek, mushroom seasoning, sesame oil, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir until well combined. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Sauté the Tofu and Vegetables: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the sliced ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the diced tofu, jicama, and shiitake mushrooms. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown and the tofu is slightly crispy, about 5 minutes. (Cook time: 8 minutes)

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Combine and Finish: Add the diced red bell pepper to the skillet and pour in the seasoning sauce. Cook and stir until the bell pepper is slightly softened and the sauce is heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. (Cook time: 2 minutes)

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Assemble the Lettuce Wraps: Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the tofu mixture in the center of each butterhead lettuce leaf. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of the prepared dipping sauce over the filling. Roll or fold the lettuce leaves to enclose the tofu mixture. (Assembly time: 10 minutes)

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Serve: Serve immediately with the remaining dipping sauce on the side for extra flavor.

For a gluten-free option, ensure that your hoisin sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and mushroom seasoning are gluten-free.
Feel free to customize the filling with other vegetables like water chestnuts, carrots, or edamame.
If you prefer a spicier wrap, add more sambal oelek to both the dipping sauce and the seasoning sauce.
Butter lettuce is recommended for its soft texture and mild flavor, but other lettuce varieties like romaine or iceberg can also be used.
Toasted sesame oil can be used in place of regular sesame oil for a nuttier flavor.