Lettuce Wraps

Makes 4 servings

Serve with: Cooked rice and steamed broccoli

1. Dipping Sauce (optional): mix all the ingredients in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Set aside.

1 tablespoon sugar

1/4 cup water

1/2 tablespoon tamari

1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

1/2 tablespoon ketchup

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/8 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil

2. Stir Fry Sauce: mix all the ingredients and set aside.

3 tablespoons tamari

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

3. Stir Fry: Heat the oil in a large skillet or work over medium-high heat. Add the protein and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 seitan cutlets, 1 package firm tofu or 4 Gardein scallopini, chopped

4. Add the water chestnuts, mushrooms and onions. Cook until the onions are golden, another 5 minutes.

1 (8-oz) can water chestnuts, minced

1 cup mushrooms, minced (optional)

1/4 small onion, minced

5. Add the Stir Fry Sauce, mix and cook until it evaporates about 1 minute.

6. Serve the Stir Fry with the lettuce leaves and optional Dipping Sauce or chili oil or hot mustard.

Lettuce leaves

Fried rice noodles (optional)

Cooked rice (optional)