Vegetable and Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Miso Sambal
In this appetizer, the fresh flavors of the vegetables come alive with the spicy, gingery sambal. This popular Indonesian condiment takes on many variations of the basic combination of chiles, brown sugar, and salt. Prepare a double batch, and serve the extra with fish. The creamy texture of the avocado pieces and tofu slices are a pleasant contrast to the crisp vegetables.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 wraps)
Ingredients
- Miso sambal:
- 2 tablespoons chile paste with garlic (such as Sambal oelek)
- 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons white miso (soybean paste)
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
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Wraps: - 1 cup matchstick-cut English cucumber
- 1/2 cup cilantro sprigs
- 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 (12.3-ounce) package reduced-fat firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
- 1/2 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
- 12 large Boston lettuce leaves
Preparation
To prepare miso sambal, combine the first 6 ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth.
To prepare wraps, divide cucumber, cilantro, peanuts, tofu, and avocado evenly among lettuce leaves. Drizzle each with about 1 1/2 teaspoons sambal; roll up.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 106 (51% from fat)
- Fat:
- 6g (sat 0.9g,mono 2.9g,poly 1.5g)
- Protein:
- 5.5g
- Carbohydrate:
- 8.5g
- Fiber:
- 1.5g
- Cholesterol:
- 0.0mg
- Iron:
- 1.1mg
- Sodium:
- 261mg
- Calcium:
- 27mg
Member Ratings and Reviews
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We love this recipe and make it frequently in the summer. Even made it for company once and they couldn't stop eating it. I was not so sure about big pieces of tofu uncooked like this, but it's absolutely delicious and full of flavor. My carnivorous husband loves them too. The best part is the sauce!04/28/09
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We have a local Thai restaurant that has an appetizer similar to this dish. It was a great change up from a traditional salad - the sauce in particular was delicious. We are not huge tofu fans in this family but the combination and textures made it a good way to enjoy some healthy protein. I plan to take the left overs to work.10/28/06





