Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps
Description
Flavorful stir-fried pork, tofu, and green onion are rolled into a lettuce wrap with steamed rice. Serve family style at the table, and let everyone wrap their own.
Ingredients
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4 cups water
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2 cups uncooked white rice
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 pound ground pork
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1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
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2 carrots, shredded
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3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1/4 teaspoon hot chile paste
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1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated
Directions
1
In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.
2
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. Add the tofu, carrot, Hoisin, and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil and chile paste.
3
To serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. Wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.