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One Vegan Korean Tofu Lettuce Wrap with Tahini Gochujang Sauce and Spicy Slaw on black plate.
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Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Tahini Gochujang Sauce and Spicy Slaw are the fun, flavorful and healthful way to get your Korean food fix!
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Vegetarian / Vegan Entrees
Cuisine: Korean
Diet: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 3 -4
Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Tofu

  • 1 package (14-ounce) firm or extra-firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Slaw

  • 1 package (10-ounce) broccoli slaw
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage approximately 1/4 of a small head
  • 1 bunch scallions white and light green part only, thinly sliced diagonally
  • 1 jalapeno pepper or serrano pepper, minced
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons gochujang
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari or tamari
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

For Serving

  • Boston lettuce leaves
  • Hot cooked brown rice or brown rice noodles
  • Peanuts optional
  • Lime wedges
  • Black sesame seeds

Instructions

Tofu

  • Drain tofu and cut into six large "planks." Place on paper towels. Top with more paper towels then place a sheet pan over the tofu. Place a heavy object such as a large cookbook or heavy bowl on the sheet pan to drain and squeeze as much water out of the tofu as possible. After 1 hour, cut tofu into cubes.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet or saute pan over medium high heat. Add the cubed tofu and 2 tablespoons of the tahini gochujang sauce. Stir, then toss the tofu around to brown it.

Slaw

  • Combine broccoli slaw, cabbage, scallions and pepper in a bowl. Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, oils, sugar, ginger and garlic. Pour over slaw ingredients. Add sesame seeds and toss.

Sauce

  • Whisk sauce ingredients together in small bowl.

To Serve

  • Place lettuce leaves on a platter. Top with brown rice, tofu, the slaw, some of the sauce and peanuts (if desired). Serve with lime wedges and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

Also great with shrimp or chicken if you're not vegan!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2044mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 4mg