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.
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 200 kcal (837 kJ) | 130 kcal (544 kJ) |
| Fat | 7g | 4.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 1.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 15g |
| Sugars | 4g | 2.5g |
| Proteins | 6g | 4g |
| Salt | 1.2g | 0.8g |
