Crispy Tofu Lettuce Cups

A delightful fusion of savory and fresh, these crispy tofu lettuce cups offer a satisfying crunch and vibrant flavor, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

35 min

Ingredients

14 oz firm tofu

0.25 cup cornstarch

3 tbsp vegetable oil

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tbsp ginger

2 cloves garlic

3 stalks green onions

5 oz water chestnuts

1 head iceberg lettuce

0.5 tsp salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1
Press the firm tofu to remove excess water. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
2
In a medium bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated tofu and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
8 min
4
While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
5
Drain and finely chop the water chestnuts and green onions.
6
Once tofu is crispy, remove it from the skillet and set aside. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
1 min
7
Add the crispy tofu, chopped water chestnuts, and chopped green onions to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
1 min
8
Carefully separate the iceberg lettuce leaves to form cups.
9
Spoon the tofu mixture into the lettuce cups and serve immediately.
10
Serve with extra soy sauce or sriracha on the side if desired.

Perfect With

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