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Korean Tofu Lettuce Wraps

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Savory Korean-style tofu lettuce wraps featuring crispy, gochujang–miso tofu, fresh cucumber, and quick-pickled carrots—all ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup shredded carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp distilled white vinegar, divided
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
  • ½ large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 (14-oz / 396 g) block extra-firm tofu, pressed
  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp gochujang
  • 1 Tbsp red miso paste (or doenjang)
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup diced English cucumber
  • 1 head butter lettuce (leaves separated)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine carrots, ¼ cup vinegar, 1 Tbsp water and ½ tsp salt. Toss to coat and set aside to quick-pickle.
  2. Slice tofu horizontally into two thin planks, wrap in a clean towel and set a skillet on top for 15 minutes to press out moisture.
  3. Heat 2 Tbsp avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble pressed tofu into bite-size pieces, add to skillet with a pinch of salt, and cook undisturbed until the underside browns, 4–5 minutes.
  4. Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil and diced onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens and tofu is deeply golden, 5 minutes more. Stir in ginger and cook 1 minute.
  5. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
  6. Whisk honey, gochujang, miso, sesame oil and remaining 1 Tbsp vinegar in a cup. Pour over tofu mixture and toss until evenly glazed, about 1 minute.
  7. Remove from heat, fold in diced cucumber, and taste; add salt if needed.
  8. Spoon hot filling into lettuce leaves and top with drained pickled carrots. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Rice vinegar works in place of white vinegar.
  • Use brown sugar or maple syrup instead of honey for a fully vegan version.
  • Pressing the tofu well is key to getting extra-crispy bits.
  • Store filling and lettuce separately; they keep 3 days refrigerated.

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Keywords: Korean, tofu, lettuce wraps, gochujang, quick dinner, vegetarian

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