Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps

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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!

Submitted 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

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    A plate of three Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps garnished with peanuts and sliced scallions
    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.

424 home cooks made it!

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 92%
Vitamin C 17mg 18%
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.