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Vegetarian Chinese San Choy Bau Lettuce Wraps

Vegetarian san choy bau is a delicious and healthy adaptation of a classic Chinese dish. The traditional mince is replaced with nutritious and protein-packed tofu, mushrooms, and other vegetables. It's a colorful, light, and flavorful dish that's sure to delight vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 400 g firm tofu, crumbled Added to
  • 2 tbls oil Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Added to
  • 1 Cup carrot, finely diced Added to
  • 1 Cup mushrooms, finely diced Added to
  • 1 Cup red bell pepper, finely diced Added to
  • 1 Cup water chestnuts, sliced Added to
  • 4 green onions, finely sliced Added to
  • 14 Cup hoisin sauce Added to
  • 2 tbls soy sauce Added to
  • 2 tbls rice vinegar Added to
  • 1 iceberg lettuce, leaves separated carefully Added to
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Directions

30 min.
1. Step

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat with the oil, then add the crumbled tofu. Stir-fry for around 5 minutes until tofu becomes slightly crispy.

2. Step

Add the garlic, carrot, bell pepper, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and green onions to the pan. Stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.

3. Step

Mix in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

4. Step

Using a spoon, spoon the tofu and vegetable mixture into each lettuce leaf. Roll the lettuce to enclose them slightly around the tofu mixture.

5. Step

Serve immediately while still warm and enjoy!

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