Tofu larb lettuce cups

Serves: 4
Prep: 10
Cook: 10

Ingredients

  • 400g firm tofu (drained and crumbled)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander
  • 8 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or iceberg)

Dressing:

  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce

Optional garnish:

  • crushed roasted peanuts
  • shaved cucumber

Method

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, combine firm tofu, lime juice, garlic cloves, and reduced salt soy sauce. Set aside to marinate for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the marinated tofu and cook for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned and heated through.
  3. Step 3

    Remove the pan from heat and add red onion, cherry tomatoes, mint leaves and coriander. Mix well.
  4. Step 4

    Make a quick dressing using lime juice, reduced salt soy sauce, honey and mix well.
  5. Step 5

    Spoon the tofu larb mixture into lettuce leaves.
  6. Step 6

    Top with roasted peanuts, shaved cucumber and drizzle with the dressing.