TOFU LETTUCE WRAPS

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These tasty parcel of hot and spicy stir fried tofu wrapped in cool crisp lettuce leaves provides the perfect combination for a mouth watering treat. Use marinated tofu pieces, as they have a good flavour to begin with and act like sponges, soaking up all those wonderful flavours.

Provided by Lene8655

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
3 tablespoons clear honey
3 tablespoons sherry wine
5 cm piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely grated
2 red chilies, seeded and thinly sliced
300 g tofu, pieces
1 small iceberg lettuce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
1/2 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks
200 g bean sprouts

Steps:

  • Mix together the soy sauce, chinese five spice powder, honey, sherry, ginger, chillies and tofu. Toss well and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove 4 outer leaves from the lettuce. Rinse in cold water, shake off any excess and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in the wok. Lift the tofu out of the marinade and stir fry over a high heat for 2 minutes. Add the carrots and stir fry for a further 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir inn the cucumber, been sprouts and coriander, Put the lettuce leaves on 4 plates and divide the tofu mixture between them. Wrap each leaf around the filling and serve immediately with extra soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1049.9, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 20.9, Protein 10.1

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