RestaurantsJOEY DTLASzechuan Chicken Or Tofu Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Szechuan Chicken Or Tofu Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Inspired by JOEY DTLA
Time30m
Serves4

sweet soy ginger glaze, peanuts, crispy wontons, spicy aioli | sub prawns +2.50

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Ingredients

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Wrapper Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Spicy Aioli Ingredients

Garnish Ingredients

Method

Prepare the Protein

1

Cook the Chicken or Tofu

If using chicken, dice it into bite-sized pieces. For tofu, cut into cubes. Sauté in a pan over medium heat until fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes). If using prawns, cook until pink and opaque.

Make the Sauce

2

Combine Sauce Ingredients

In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and water. Heat over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.

Prepare Spicy Aioli

3

Mix Aioli Components

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

Assemble the Wraps

4

Final Assembly

On each lettuce leaf, place a small amount of the cooked protein, drizzle with sweet soy ginger glaze, and top with crispy wonton strips. Add a dollop of spicy aioli, then garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions.