Southeast Asian Chickpea Lettuce Wraps with Tangy Dressing

Delightful Southeast Asian Chickpea and Lettuce Wraps

Embark on a tantalizing journey through Southeast Asian cuisine with our delightful Chickpea and Lettuce Wraps. This dish, crafted meticulously to cater to omnivores with stringent dietary restrictions, delivers a burst of flavors, maintaining a fine balance of nutrition. Using a medley of locally-inspired ingredients, it’s a scrumptious feast that respects and adheres to all dietary and allergen considerations. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a Southeast Asian dish that embodies taste, texture, and nutrition harmoniously.

Serves: 2, Difficulty: Intermediate

Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 200 grams chickpeas
• 4 large lettuce leaves
• 20 grams coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 50 grams strawberry, diced
• 50 grams beancurd, diced
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon horseradish
• 50 grams raspberry cider
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger (ground)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

• Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chickpeas and sauté for 5 minutes.
• Mix in rice vinegar, nutmeg, horseradish, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, ginger, and coriander powder. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add diced beancurd to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a small bowl, combine cider vinegar and raspberry cider to make a tangy dressing.
• Lay the large lettuce leaves on a flat surface. Spoon the chickpea and beancurd mixture onto the center of each lettuce leaf.
• Top with diced strawberries and drizzle the tangy dressing over the mixture.
• Gently wrap the lettuce leaves around the filling to make wraps, securing with a toothpick if needed.
• Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of Southeast Asian flavors.

Tips

• For an extra crunch, consider adding a few chopped nuts, if there are no nut allergies.
• To make the wraps more filling, a side of steamed jasmine rice can be served.
• For a more pronounced flavor, let the chickpea mixture marinate for an hour before filling the lettuce leaves.

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