Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps

Name: Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 47 min
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups uncooked white rice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound ground pork; 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced; 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed; 2 carrots, shredded; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 0.25 teaspoon hot chile paste; 1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated

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After many attempts and searching for recipes, I have ended up with this one. Easy to do and great as a summer meal outside. Try different versions by alternating optional ingredients, such as peanuts, peppers, shrimp, steamed rice noodles, diced teriyaki chicken, scrambled egg, or bean sprouts. The possibilities are endless!

Recipe by SMACPRODUCTIONS

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

32 mins

Total Time:

47 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 carrots, shredded
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon hot chile paste
1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated

Directions

In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. Add the tofu, carrot, Hoisin, and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil and chile paste.
To serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. Wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.

Allrecipes Magazine

Optional additional stir fry ingredients:

These may be used in place of or in addition to the tofu: chopped peanuts, peppers, shrimp, rice noodles, diced chicken, scrambled egg or bean sprouts.

Editor's Note:

Please note the addition of chopped nuts when using the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

836	Calories
31g	Fat
96g	Carbs
46g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 836
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	40%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Sodium 774mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 96g	35%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 46g
Vitamin C 17mg	83%
Calcium 811mg	62%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 1091mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.