Tofu Lettuce Boats With Peanut Sauce Recipe

Share it with your loved ones as an appetizer, or enjoy it as your main entrée.

Ingredients:

• 150g/5.3oz tofu
• 1½ tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 pinches salt
• 2 pinches ground black pepper
• 1 pinch smoked paprika
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 5 medium radishes
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 clove minced garlic
• ½ tbsp water
• 1 pinch chili flakes
• ½ tbsp unsalted chopped peanuts
• 2 tbsp tamari
• 2½ tbsp fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions: 

1. Cut tofu into cubes.
2. Season tofu cubes with salt, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika. Drizzle with half of the tamari sauce.
3. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the tofu to the pan and fry for 3–4 minutes on each side until crispy.
4. Meanwhile, prepare peanut butter sauce: mix peanut butter, water, remaining tamari sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Season with salt, ground black pepper, and chili flakes (optional) to taste.
5. Assemble lettuce boats by filling them with sliced radishes and fried tofu. Top it with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Serve with peanut butter sauce, and enjoy!

*NOTE: Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste or use your favorite spices instead.