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17) Crispy Tofu Lettuce Cups

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces extra-firm tofu pressed and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 12 butter lettuce leaves
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Method
 

  1. Pat the tofu dry. Toss it with soy sauce and cornstarch.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tofu for 8–10 minutes, stirring, until crisp.
  3. Stir in lime juice, maple syrup, and ginger. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Spoon the tofu into lettuce leaves. Top with green onions and peanuts.
  5. Arrange on a platter before the hungry crowd starts “sampling” from the skillet.