Herb & Lime Tofu Lettuce Bundles

Servings: 6

Dish Type: Entrée, Appetizer

Product Type: Firm Tofu

Diet Type: Dairy Free, Gluten Free

Recipe Source: Nasoya

Ingredients:
Tofu Filling:
1 pkg Nasoya Firm Tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup seeded and diced plum tomato
2 tbls seeded and chopped jalapeno chile
1 tbls finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbls finely chopped fresh mint
1 tbls finely chopped fresh basil (preferably Vietnamese or Thai)
6 large or 12 medium butter lettuce leaves

Dressing:
1/4 C fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1- 1/2 T finely minced fresh lemongrass, cut from bottom 4 inches of 4 stalks with tough leaves removed
1/4 C fresh lime juice
2 T fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)*
2 T rice wine vinegar
2 T olive oil
3 T sweet chili sauce*
*Find these items in the Asian foods section of your supermarket or an Asian market.

Preparation Method: To Make Dressing:
Puree first 6 ingredients in blender. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to an hour. Strain into small bowl, pressing on solids to release any liquid; discard solids. Stir in sweet chilisauce. (Can be made a day head. Cover and refrigerate.)

To Make Tofu Filling:
Combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl, then add tofu and dressing and toss to coat. Arrange 1 or 2 lettuce leacves on each 6 plates. Divide tofu mixture among lettuce leaves and serve.