Recipe for “Chinese Lettuce Wraps”

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce, adjust to suit your own taste
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon hot chilli paste
• 1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated
• Optional Ingredients: Chopped peanuts, peppers, shrimp, rice noodles, diced chicken, scrambled egg or bean sprouts.

Cooking Instructions:
1. In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes until water is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.

2.Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly brown.

3. Add the tofu, carrot, Hoisin and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil and chilli paste.

4. To serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. Wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.

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