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Vegan PF Chang's Lettuce Wrap Dupe

These lettuce wraps are a vegan version of the popular dish served at PF Chang's using more wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head butter lettuce can also use romaine lettuce or iceberg
  • 2 14oz packages of extra firm tofu, drained and access water removed
  • 1 can jackfruit 14oz, drain and rinsed and chopped into smaller pieces
  • 4-5 scallions, thinly sliced with dark green parts separated for garnish
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 can of water chestnuts 8 oz, rinse and drain and chopped recommend letting it sit in freshwater overnight to reduce citric acid.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce I used Coconut Secret's brand
  • 3 tbsp tamari sauce can reduce if you want to lessen salt. Can also use soy sauce if not avoiding gluten
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp sriracha sauce, I used Yellowbird Brand can remove for a more mild flavor. Can add 1/2 tbsp more for a spicier flavor
  • pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • (optional) sesame seeds to garnish

Method
 

  1. Chop onions and water chestnuts. Thinly slice scallions and separate dark green parts to save or garnish Mince garlic and ginger. Chop jackfruit into smaller pieces.
  2. Wash each leaf of lettuce and dry. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and heat up olive oil. Add the onions, scallions, ginger, and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes till onions are translucent
  4. Add the tofu and crumble. Saute for 10 - 15 minutes to reduce the moisture in it. Add the water chestnuts and cook for another 2-3 minutes to keep reducing the moisture.
  5. Add the hoisin sauce, tamari sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sriracha sauce. Mix all ingredients well.
  6. Add the jackfruit and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Add fresh ground pepper and the green scallions and mix well.
  8. Serve on top of fresh lettuce and sprinkle with some sesame seeds and enjoy!

Notes

Where to Buy Dry Ingredients