Shiitake Mushroom Lettuce Wraps (Print Version)

Crisp lettuce leaves filled with savory glazed mushrooms and vegetables for a fresh Asian-inspired bite.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Mushrooms

01 - 7 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
02 - 1 small carrot, julienned
03 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 green onions, sliced
05 - 1 small clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed

→ Sauce

08 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
09 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
10 - 1 tsp sesame oil
11 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
12 - 1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup
13 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes until well combined; set aside.
02 - Heat a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil, then sauté ginger and garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and beginning to brown.
04 - Add carrot and bell pepper; sauté for another 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
05 - Pour the sauce over the vegetables, toss well to coat, and cook for 1–2 minutes until everything is glazed and heated through.
06 - Remove from heat and stir in green onions until evenly distributed.
07 - Spoon the mushroom mixture into lettuce leaves, top with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves.
08 - Arrange wraps on a serving platter and serve immediately while lettuce remains crisp.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These wraps deliver that perfect texture contrast between crisp leaves and tender, glazed vegetables
  • They come together quickly but taste like something from a restaurant
  • The sauce balances salty, sweet, and tangy flavors that make each bite addictive
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking mushrooms, or they will steam instead of developing that savory, browned flavor
  • Butter lettuce can be fragile, so handle the leaves gently when washing and separating them
  • The sauce thickens quickly in the pan, so have everything ready before adding it
03 -
  • Toasting your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes makes a huge difference in flavor
  • Water chestnuts add an incredible crunch that takes these wraps to the next level

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