Lunch: Thai Seitan Larb in Lettuce Cups

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Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Thai Seitan Larb in Lettuce Cups

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Ingredients

3/4 cup coarsely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons thinly sliced lemongrass
3 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced, or 1 teaspoon unpacked grated lime zest
1 to 3 small red Thai chiles, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons Thai light soy sauce or regular soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons peanut oil or mild vegetable oil
One 18-ounce package "chicken-style" seitan, such as WestSoy, roughly diced
10 or more large, crisp lettuce leaves (cupped, rounded iceberg or butter lettuce leaves are best), hearts of romaine leaves, or 4 to 6 cups of mixed spring greens

Instructions

In a food processor, pulse together the shallots, lemongrass, lime, chiles, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and salt. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add the pulsed mixture. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shallots are translucent. Meanwhile, chop the seitan in the food processor. Add the seitan to the skillet and continue to fry for another 4 minutes, or until seitan is heated through. If the seitan starts to stick, deglaze the pan with a few tablespoons of water or vegetable broth. Make the dressing: whisk together all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside until ready to serve. Serve the larb! Scoop the hot seitan larb into lettuce leaves and arrange on a serving dish. Or for a nontraditional, casual meal, pile it on top of salad greens arranged in serving bowls. Drizzle with a little dressing, garnish with cilantro and chopped peanuts, and eat immediately, passing around any leftover dressing.
NotesLook for fresh or frozen whole kaffir lime leaves where Southeast Asian produce is sold, or substitute 1 teaspoon unpacked grated lime zest in place of the leaves. You can use regular soy sauce or tamari, but mellow Thai soy sauce tastes rich and nuanced here. Look for Thai soy sauce and fiery little red Thai chiles in Thai grocery stores.

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