🥬 Cheesecake Factory-Style Lettuce Wraps

A fresh, colorful, build-your-own platter featuring crisp lettuce, crunchy vegetables, soft noodles, and bold-flavored dipping sauces. Perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or shared dinner.

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🧺 INGREDIENTS

🌿 Base Wrap Ingredients

• 1 head butter lettuce (or iceberg), leaves separated, rinsed & dried

• 2 oz rice vermicelli noodles, cooked and cooled

• 1–2 grilled chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  or sautéed tofu, tempeh, or mushrooms (for vegetarian option)

• 1 medium carrot, julienned

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 small cucumber, julienned

• ½ cup shredded red cabbage

• ½ cup mung bean sprouts

• 1 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)

• 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced

• Fresh mint and cilantro, to garnish

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🥣 DIPPING SAUCES (4 Signature Sauces)

1️⃣ Peanut Hoisin Sauce

• ¼ cup creamy peanut butter

• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2–3 tbsp warm water (to thin)

Instructions:
Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.

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2️⃣ Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce

• ½ cup rice vinegar

• ½ cup sugar

• ¼ cup water

• 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• 1 tbsp red chili flakes

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp water (for slurry)

Instructions:

1. Combine vinegar, sugar, ¼ cup water, fish/soy sauce, garlic, and chili flakes in a small saucepan.

2. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves.

3. Mix cornstarch and 2 tbsp water, stir into the sauce, and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. Cool and transfer to a small bowl.

Store bought option Ingredients:

• ¼ cup Thai-style sweet chili sauce (store-bought)

• 1 tsp lime juice

• Optional: ½ tsp chili garlic sauce for extra spice

Instructions:
Mix in a small bowl. Ready to serve!

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3️⃣ Tamarind Cashew Sauce

• 2 tbsp tamarind paste

• 1 tbsp cashew butter (or peanut butter)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 2–3 tbsp water, to thin

Instructions:
Whisk together all ingredients until smooth and pourable.

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4️⃣ Hoisin Garlic Sauce

• ¼ cup hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 clove garlic, finely grated

• 1 tbsp water (optional)

Instructions:
Stir all ingredients until smooth. Let sit for 10 minutes for best flavor.

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🛠️ ASSEMBLY

1. Arrange lettuce leaves on one side of a large platter.

2. Neatly group sliced chicken (or tofu), noodles, and all veggies.

3. Garnish with mint and cilantro.

4. Serve sauces in separate small bowls.

5. Let guests assemble wraps: Add fillings to a lettuce leaf, roll, and dip!

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🔧 Tips & Variations

• Add edamame, fried tofu, or pickled carrots for extra protein or crunch.

• Vegan-friendly: Use tofu for protein and substitute fish sauce with soy sauce in the chili sauce.

• Make ahead: Prep sauces and veggies in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve.

• Great for parties—set up as a wrap station.