Gochujang-Glazed Tempeh Lettuce Wraps Recipe

About this recipe

Crisp lettuce wraps filled with caramelized gochujang-glazed tempeh, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sesame dressing for a vibrant, flavorful lunch.

Ingredients

• 400 g Manning Impex Frozen Tempeh 400G
• 187 Ml Pure Maple Syrup, 187Ml
• 160 Ml Cj Bibigo Sesame Oil
• 120 Ml Lee Kee Seasoned Rice Vinegar 120ml
• 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
• - Ginger - 100g
• 100 g Yorkshire English Carrots 100G
• 1 Piece Cucumber 1Pc
• 1 Bunch Spring Onions 1 Bunch
• 60G Toasted White Sesame Seeds, 60G
• 500G Cj Taeyangcho Red Pepper Gochujang Paste
• - Kikkoman Soy Sauce

Instructions

1. 1. Slice the tempeh into thin strips about 1 cm thick to ensure even cooking.
2. 2. In a bowl, mix gochujang paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
3. 3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook the tempeh strips for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
4. 4. Pour the prepared sauce over the tempeh in the pan and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tempeh.
5. 5. Wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves to prepare them for wrapping.
6. 6. Julienne the carrot and cucumber into thin, even strips for the filling.
7. 7. Finely slice the spring onions for a fresh and mild garnish.
8. 8. Place a lettuce leaf on a plate and add a few strips of glazed tempeh to the center.
9. 9. Top the tempeh with julienned carrots, cucumber, and a sprinkle of spring onions for crunch and color.
10. 10. Garnish each wrap with a pinch of sesame seeds for added texture and nutty flavor.