Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 bunch green onions , thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 package firm tofu , 14 ounce
• 2 carrots , shredded
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoons hot chile paste
• 1 head iceberg lettuce leaves , separated

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. Add the tofu, carrot, Hoisin, and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil and chile paste.

3. 3

   To serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. Wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.