Spa Cuisine - Thai Style Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Spa Cuisine - Thai Style Tofu Lettuce Wraps


1. In a small saucepan, mix the vinegar with the molasses and cook over moderate heat, stirring until blended; add 1 teaspoons of the garlic and crushed red pepper and let cool.

2. In a large bowl, mix 3 T. of sweet seasoned vinegar with remaining 3 T. of garlic and teriyaki, ginger, and sesame oil; set aside ¼ Celsius of this teriyaki marinade.

3. Add the tofu to the remaining marinade in the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

4. Light a grill or preheat the broiler and position a rack 6" from the heat.

5. Remove the tofu from the marinade and let it drain, then grill or broil for about 3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.

6. Transfer the tofu to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

7. Cut the tofu crosswise into ½" strips and mound in a bowl.

8. In a medium bowl, toss the cucumber with the remaining sweet seasoned vinegar. Put the bean sprouts, cilantro, and peanuts in separate bowls.

9. Arrange the lettuce leaves in a basket.

10. Let guests wrap the tofu and garnishes in lettuce leaves and pass the teriyaki marinade and cucumber salad separately.

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