CHARACTERISTICS
Extra-Firm Tofu Plant Based Appetizers Lunches and Dinners Loved by AllGochujang Tofu Lettuce Wrap
SERVINGS
4
PREPARATION
15 min
COOKING
15 min
These Gochujang tofu lettuce wraps are a perfect “build-your-own” dish for a fun and customizable meal. Fresh, crispy, and packed with vibrant flavors, they feature a delicious combination of tofu, rice vermicelli, radishes, mangoes, and a tangy Gochujang sauce that can be spiced to your liking. Simply add as much or as little of the Gochujang sauce as you desire to crank up the heat! It’s a great dish for lunch or dinner that lets you enjoy the crunch and freshness of a salad in the form of a tasty wrap.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
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Ingredients
Preparation
Ingredients
Wrap filling
- 16 large leaves of Boston lettuce
- 2 cups cooked rice vermicelli
- 4 radishes, finely cut with a mandolin
- 2 mangoes
- ½ cup red cabbage, finely chopped
- Mint leaves (to taste)
- 2 to 3 limes, cut into small wedges
- 1 block of extra-firm Soykei tofu
- 3 tbsp. cornstarch
- Olive oil (for the pan)
Gochujang Sauce:
- ¼ cup Gochujang sauce
- 2 tbsp. of rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp. of water
- 1 tbsp. of honey
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
Mayonnaise:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. tamari sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
Preparation
1. Prepare the Gochujang sauce
– In a bowl, combine Gochujang, rice vinegar, water, honey and soy sauce. Set aside.
2. Prepare the mayonnaise
– Mix all mayonnaise ingredients and set aside.
3. Prepare the tofu
– Press the tofu with your hands in a clean cloth to pat it dry. Break the tofu into small pieces with your hands. Add cornstarch and mix well.
– Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a little olive oil. Add the tofu and cook for about 5 minutes, until it has a nice color and texture.
– Stir the Gochujang sauce into the cooked tofu and toss well to coat. Leave to cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Prepare the vegetables
– Cut the radishes and red cabbage finely with a mandolin.
– Cut the mangoes into strips and the limes into small wedges.
– Wash the lettuce and mint leaves.
5. Cook the rice vermicelli
– Faire cuire les vermicelles de riz selon les instructions fournies sur l’emballage.
6. Assemble the wraps
– Use lettuce leaves as a base for the wraps.
– Add a portion of each prepared ingredient and condiments to each lettuce leaf.
– Add mayonnaise and a drop of lime juice to taste on each wrap.
7. Enjoy !
Ingredients
Gochujang Sauce:
- ¼ cup Gochujang sauce
- 2 tbsp. of rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp. of water
- 1 tbsp. of honey
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
Mayonnaise:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. tamari sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
Preparation
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