Crispy Tofu & Herb Lettuce Wraps
Fresh butter lettuce cups stuffed with pan-fried tofu, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic herbs, served with a tangy fish sauce dip. Ready in 20 minutes—pure Vietnamese comfort food.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu
- 1 head butter lettuce
- 1 cup fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil), chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Press tofu between paper towels with a weight on top for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch-thick cubes. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 3
Pan-fry tofu cubes without stirring for 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy on all edges.
- 4
Whisk fish sauce and lime juice together in a small bowl until combined.
- 5
Separate butter lettuce leaves and arrange on a platter with cucumber, carrot, herbs, and crispy tofu.
- 6
Serve immediately with the fish sauce dip on the side for drizzling.
Tools you’ll need
- paper towels
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- knife and cutting board
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
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