It’s always a good time for PF Changs. Even more so when you can recreate it right at home! While PF Changs uses chicken, we’re keeping these lettuce wraps plant-based. This plant-based version uses a base of crumbled tofu and savory mushrooms to create a meal that doesn’t miss. Pro tip: Don’t skip the optional crispy rice noodles (partially because they add a fantastic texture, but mostly because they’re just so fun to watch cook!)
you just need some basic ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need, complete with a boatload of sauces, because hello-ooo, that’s where the flavor comes in!
Tofu Filling: You will need firm tofu, which we’ll crumble up into a tasty meat substitute. This gets cooked in onion, garlic, ginger, and green onions, bringing a punch of Asian-inspired flavor to the filling. Mushrooms: Add savory bulk to these wraps. Water Chestnuts: Either chopped or sliced, add a fun crunch! Sauce: For flavor, grab soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Lettuce: All of this can be served in individual butterhead lettuce wraps! You will need about 16 leaves to accommodate this tasty, flavorful, plant-based filling.
lettuce wraps aren’t hard to make
It’s easy to have your favorite PF Chang’s dish right at home. And when I say easy, I mean it —I’m talking one dish, people! Step 1: Optionally Prepare The Crispy Rice NoodlesTo make crispy rice noodles, heat about ½ an inch of oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop the noodles in the hot oil and cook for just a few seconds until they puff up. Remove from the oil and set on a paper towel. Step 2: Cook The TofuNext, drain the tofu and wrap it in a few layers of paper towels. Squeeze the tofu to remove the excess moisture, and then use your hands to crumble it up. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high, and then add the tofu. Cook until it begins to turn golden on the edges, about 7-10 minutes. Step 3: Add The VegetablesAdd the onion, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Cook until the mushrooms have released their moisture, and it evaporates. The onion should be soft at that point, about 10 minutes. Step 4: Flavor The IngredientsTo add the flavor, add half of the green onions, water chestnuts, soy, hoisin, and rice vinegar. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Step 5: Assemble and ServeSpoon the filling into each butterhead lettuce leaf, topping with the remaining green onions and optional crispy rice noodles.
