Sweet Chili Tofu Taco Lettuce Cups

Ingredients

• 14 oz extra-firm tofu
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 6 cups romaine hearts or butter lettuce
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup cilantro(optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/8 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 min): Press tofu (if needed), then pat dry and cut into bite-size cubes. Toss tofu with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Cook (15 min): Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry tofu, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden, about 10–12 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, then add sweet chili sauce and soy sauce; cook 2–3 minutes until glossy and coated.

3. 3

   Make slaw and assemble (use remaining time within the 15 min cook window): In a bowl, toss shredded cabbage with lime juice and cilantro. Spoon crispy sweet chili tofu into lettuce cups and top with cilantro-lime slaw.