Vegan Thai Lettuce Wraps with Lemongrass and Ginger

Ingredients

• 1 head Lettuce Leaves (butter or romaine)
• 8 oz Mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
• 1 can Water Chestnuts
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 2 stalks Lemongrass
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 tbsp Fish sauce alternative (vegan)
• 1 tbsp Coconut aminos

Instructions

1. 1Carefully separate the 1 head of lettuce leaves and wash them under cool running water. Pat them dry gently with a clean kitchen towel or let them air dry. Set the prepared lettuce leaves aside.
2. 2Prepare your filling ingredients: finely chop the 8 oz of mushrooms, the can of water chestnuts (drain them first), and the 1/2 medium onion. Mince the 2 cloves of garlic and the 1 tbsp of ginger. Finely chop the 2 stalks of lemongrass, removing any tough outer layers.
3. 3Place a large skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (not listed in ingredients, assuming pantry staple or omitted for simplicity). Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped 1/2 medium onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
4. 4Add the minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tbsp of ginger, and chopped 2 stalks of lemongrass to the skillet with the onions. Stir constantly and cook for 1 minute until the mixture is very fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5. 5Add the chopped 8 oz of mushrooms and the chopped can of water chestnuts to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes. The mushrooms should become tender and start to brown around the edges.
6. 6Pour in the 2 tbsp of lime juice, 1 tbsp of maple syrup, 1 tbsp of coconut aminos, and 1 tbsp of fish sauce alternative (vegan). Add the 1/4 cup of vegetable broth. Stir everything together well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
7. 7Spoon the warm filling mixture evenly into the prepared 1 head of lettuce leaves. Serve the vegan Thai lettuce wraps immediately.

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