Vegan Mushroom and Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Description

This recipe is not my own, but is one of my all time favorites! All credit goes to Melissa over at Cilantro and Citronella for this tasty recipe (source)
Not only is this recipe perfect at any time of the year, but it's so refreshing and satisfying! I hope you'll give this recipe a try-
Enjoy your meal!

Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min

Ingredients

• 500g extra-firm tofu
• 2-3 tbsp oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped and whites separated from greens
• 300g fresh shiitake mushrooms, diced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 4 radishes cut into matchsticks
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Small, round lettuce leaves
• Sesame seeds for serving (optional)
• Sweet chili sauce

Steps

1. Drain and press the tofu. Crumble it with your hands or mash it with a fork.
2. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add two tablespoons of oil and fry the tofu, stirring regularly until browned. Transfer to a bowl and reserve.
3. Add a touch more oil to the pan if it looks dry and fry the ginger, garlic and white parts of the onion, stirring, until soft and fragrant. Add the chopped mushrooms and fry until soft and beginning to brown. Finally add the carrot and fry until crisp-tender.
4. Combine th hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil in a bowl
5. Add the tofu back to the pan and mix in the sauce. Turn off the heat and add the radishes and green parts of the green onion. Taste and add salt if necessary
6. Serve in the lettuce leaves with sweet chili sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.