Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps

Name: Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 💧 4 cups water; 🍚 2 cups uncooked white rice; 🐖 1 pound ground pork; 🧅 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced; ½ teaspoon minced garlic; 🥕 2 carrots, shredded; 🥬 1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated; 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon hot chile paste

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

32 Min
4 Servings
$12

Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

32 Min
4 Servings
$12

INGREDIENTS

Starch and Grains
- 💧 4 cups water
- 🍚 2 cups uncooked white rice
Meat and Main Protein
- 🐖 1 pound ground pork
Vegetables and Herbs
- 🧅 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 🥕 2 carrots, shredded
- 🥬 1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated
Plant-based Protein
- 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon hot chile paste

STEPS

In a saucepan combine water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed.

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Add tofu, carrots, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce. Stir frequently until heated through. Remove from heat, and add sesame oil and chile paste.

To serve, spoon rice into each lettuce leaf, top with stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional sauce if desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

836

Calories

46
Protein
96
Carbs
31
Fats

💡 Experiment with variations like adding peanuts, peppers, shrimp, or steamed rice noodles.Serve with additional hoisin or soy sauce for added flavor.Can be stored in the fridge for up to two days.