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Crispy Sesame Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Cornstarch-crisped tofu tossed in a sticky sesame glaze, piled into cool lettuce cups.

TOTAL TIME30 min
SERVES4
DIFFICULTYEasy

Ingredients

  • 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
  • Sliced scallions and sesame seeds, for serving

Method

  1. Coat the tofu

    Toss the cubed tofu with the cornstarch until evenly coated on all sides.

  2. Fry until crisp

    Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in a single layer and fry, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 8 minutes.

  3. Make the glaze

    Whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and garlic in a small bowl.

  4. Glaze the tofu

    Reduce the heat to low, pour the glaze over the crispy tofu, and toss quickly to coat — it will thicken and stick within about 30 seconds.

  5. Serve

    Pile the glazed tofu into lettuce leaves and top with scallions and sesame seeds.

Pressing the tofu well (20 minutes under a weight) is what gets it truly crisp — don't skip that step.

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