on Mar 26, 2017, Updated Aug 26, 2020 Welcome to another summer recipe today – Vegetarian Mapo Tofu Lettuce Wraps which are our new favourite appetiser/ dinner/ snack. Meaning great as an appetiser and even more perfect as dinner. The weathers touching 30’s now and April is exactly ten days away which means we need to be armed with all kinds of light, healthy recipes that are also 100% tasty at the same time. And these vegetarian mapo tofu lettuce wraps are EVERYTHING right now. I’m showing you a few time saving tips to make sure you always get the best lettuce wraps at home, just like your favourite Chinese place!
Make the Best Vegetarian Mapo Tofu Lettuce Wraps
First up I always have some Mothers Recipe’s ginger garlic paste on hand. And this pre-made paste has saved me so many times. It has the same homemade ginger garlic paste taste, but all you need to do is open the pack and use. I use it all the time in my recipes and its perfect for these vegetarian mapo tofu lettuce wraps. Also the ginger garlic paste now comes in a super handy tub which makes it really easy to store and use as you go. So no peeling or grinding, just pull the lid off and you are good to go! Mothers Recipe’s ginger garlic paste in a tub is also available online and you can shop for it here Second, if you want the crispest lettuce for your lettuce wraps, fill a bowl with water, soak the lettuce leaves and place the bowl in the fridge while you make the filling. Do this every single time you make lettuce wraps. It has to be the first step! The cold water makes the lettuce super crisp, and you can just wipe it lightly with a kitchen town before using. Third, always keep a few sauces handy like soy sauce, sambal oelek and my favourite – black bean sauce. These are a life saver every time you want a quick asian stir fry. And key to this mapo tofu. That mapo tofu sauce is all kinds of amazing. I ended up licking the back of the spoon so many times – like a five year old with cake batter. But thats me. A good sauce always makes me so happy. I was afraid using a ginger garlic paste wouldn’t work here but I actually like it more than chopped ginger garlic here. Because when I’m eating these vegetarian mapo tofu lettuce wraps, I don’t want to bite into a piece of ginger or garlic – its just annoying! And Mothers Recipe’s ginger garlic paste is preservative free which means your family is only getting the best. BTW the most authentic mapo tofu is made with pork. But I think shiitake mushrooms win over pork any day. They add a depth of flavour thats incredible in these lettuce wraps. I actually sauté them till they are crisp so that every bite has a bite in it, if you know what I mean! I think you do, because you guys always get me. So these vegetarian mapo tofu lettuce wraps are vegetarian friendly because everyone deserves to try mapo tofu. It’s super simple to make, and has that umami that’ll keep you coming back for more.
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Crispy Veg Nuggets with Sichuan SauceVegan Pasta Salad with Italian Balsamic DressingAll-In Sunday Veggie PastaFully Loaded Veggie Burger with Avocado Mint Chutney
This recipe is sponsored by Mothers Recipe whose pickles and pastes we’ve been using for years!
