Easy, Healthy, and Delicious: Tofu Lettuce Wrap with Spicy Peanut Satay

I have a yummy appetizer recipe for Tofu Satay on the blog. This recipe for Tofu Lettuce wrap with Spicy Peanut Satay sauce builds on that recipe. The Tofu Lettuce wraps make a great appetizer for a large crowd, just easily double or triple this recipe. In fact, my friend Charu made these for New Year’s Eve party we recently hosted and the tofu lettuce wrap was a favorite among all the guests.  Crispy lettuce is filled with a yummy tofu filling, drizzled with a luscious spicy peanut sauce, and topped with crunchy roasted peanuts. At any gathering that I have served, people love tofu lettuce wraps because it’s a delicious low carb offering as compared to the other food being served. 

If you’re craving a delicious and satisfying plant-based dish, look no further. These tofu lettuce wraps are packed with flavor, combining the wholesome goodness of tofu with a zesty and spicy peanut satay sauce. With my easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be able to create a mouthwatering dish that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with this step-by-step recipe guide for tofu lettuce wrap.

Components of Tofu Lettuce Wraps

There are 3 main components of Tofu Lettuce wrap recipe:

Tofu Mix

Firm or Extra firm tofu is pressed and cut into small pieces before sautéing with green peppers.  Press down the tofu for at least 2 hours to remove the excess moisture. You can do this by weighing the tofu down with a clean heavy object; like placing a pan on it and then weighing the pan down with some cans of food.

Spicy Peanut satay sauce

I absolutely love this spicy peanut satay sauce and use it so many different ways- in buddha bowls, lettuce wraps, and dip spring rolls. I meal prep it a lot of the weekends and use it throughout the week.  The flavors are lip-smacking delicious and it makes whatever I use it in, so much tastier! It is creamy, salty, spicy, tangy, and so yummy!

It comes together quickly in 5 minutes and no blender is required if your peanut butter is runny enough.  If not, just add the ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds.  Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

If you prepare it ahead of time, be sure to remove the satay sauce from the refrigerator an hour prior to serving as it is best at room temperature. 

Lettuce and Topping

Lettuce- Lettuce is the vehicle to hold all the yummy filling and sauce. It is a good low-carb and low-calorie alternative to bread.  For this recipe, you can use your choice of iceberg, romaine hearts, or even butter lettuce.  Be careful in removing the lettuce stalks to keep them intact and wash and dry them properly before serving.  The lettuce provides a nice crisp element to these tofu lettuce wraps. 

Toppings– I have used chopped green onions and roasted salted peanuts as toppings.  You can serve additional toppings as per your liking.  Some good choices to serve with the Tofu Lettuce wraps would be shredded carrots, toasted sesame seeds, chili garlic hot sauce, and additional soy sauce.  People can customize the lettuce wraps to their liking.

Ingredients used to make Tofu Lettuce Wrap

Ingredients for the tofu mix

• 14-16 oz firm or extra firm tofu, pressed
• 1 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon sriracha or any other Asian-style hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave

Ingredients for the Spicy Peanut Satay Sauce

• ½ cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon sriracha or any other Asian-style hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon finely grated garlic (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
• Hot water, as needed

Ingredients for Serving

• 12-14 leaves of Romaine hearts or iceberg lettuce
• 1/3 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1/3 cup roasted salted peanuts, crushed

Recipe tips for making Tofu Lettuce Wrap

• All of the components of Tofu Lettuce Wrap can be prepared ahead of time and it can be served cold or at room temperature. 
• If you prepare the peanut sauce ahead of time, be sure to remove it from the refrigerator an hour prior to serving as it is best at room temperature. 
• This recipe is easily customizable to suit your liking.  Serve extra hot sauce, soy sauce or additional vegetables like shredded carrots as toppings. 

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Easy, Healthy, and Delicious: Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Satay

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Recipe by Divya Jhaveri

4 from 15 votes

Course: Appetizers & SnacksDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• Tofu Filling

• 14-16 ounces firm or extra firm tofu pressed

• 1 cup finely chopped green pepper

• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil

• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or tamari (See note)

• 1 tablespoon sriracha or any other Asian style chili/garlic sauce

• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup

• Spicy Peanut Sauce

• 1/2 cup Smooth peanut butter

• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or tamari (See note)

• 1 tablespoon sriracha or any other Asian style chili/garlic sauce

• 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger

• 1 teaspoon finely grated garlic (optional)

• 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

• Hot Water (as needed)

• For Serving

• 12-14 leaves Romain hearts or iceberg lettuce

• 1/3 cup Green onions, finely chopped

• 1/3 cup roasted, salted peanuts, chopped

• 1/3 cup shredded carrots (optional)

Method

• Cut tofu in ¼ inch small pieces. Heat oil in a nonstick or cast iron pan. Add green peppers to the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes. Now add the tofu pieces and cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Add soy sauce, hot sauce, and maple syrup to the pan and coat the tofu pieces. Cook till most of the sauce is evaporated. Taste and add salt if needed. Remove and set aside
  
• Mix all the ingredients for the satay sauce. Add hot water as needed to thin out the sauce. The sauce should be of pouring consistency.
  
• To assemble, take a lettuce leaf and add 2 tablespoons of tofu mix. Garnish with shredded carrots, green onions, and crushed peanuts. Drizzle generously with the satay sauce, fold from the sides, and take your first bite!
  
• This appetizer can be served at room temperature or cold.

Tips

• The tofu filling can be served cold or at room temperature
• If prepared in advance and refrigerated, the spicy peanut sauce should be brought to room temperature before serving.
• If using dark or regular soy sauce, use about 1 tablespoon each for the filling and peanut sauce