Shiitake Mushroom Lettuce Wraps (Printable)
Crisp lettuce leaves stuffed with savory glazed mushrooms and fresh vegetables in Asian-inspired sauce.
# What You’ll 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 Prepare:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
02 - Heat a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil and sauté ginger and garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced shiitake mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and beginning to brown.
04 - Add julienned carrot and sliced bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables. Toss well to coat evenly and cook for 1-2 minutes until everything is glazed and heated through.
06 - Remove from heat immediately and stir in sliced green onions until just combined.
07 - Spoon the mushroom mixture into prepared 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 Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan and comes together in under 20 minutes
- The mushrooms get caramelized and savory while the vegetables stay bright and crunchy
- These wraps look impressive but are incredibly forgiving and customizable
02 -
- Dry your mushrooms before cooking, or they will steam instead of sauté and miss out on that caramelized flavor
- Do not overcook the vegetables, as you want them to maintain texture for contrast against the soft lettuce
- Serve immediately after assembling, or the lettuce will wilt from the heat of the filling
03 -
- Toasting your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before serving makes a huge difference in flavor
- If the filling seems too salty, balance it with an extra pinch of honey or a squeeze of fresh lime juice