These musubi lettuce wraps offer a fresh and healthy twist on traditional musubi. Using crisp lettuce leaves as a wrap, they are filled with flavorful ingredients and topped with a vibrant pineapple salsa.
This recipe is simple and perfect for a light lunch or a fun appetizer. The combination of savory and sweet flavors makes it a delightful dish for any occasion.
Refreshing Musubi Lettuce Wraps with Pineapple Salsa
These musubi lettuce wraps feature marinated protein, typically spam or tofu, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked sushi rice
- 4 slices of spam or firm tofu, cooked and sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 head of butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and let it cool slightly.
- Marinate the Protein: In a bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil. Add the cooked spam or tofu slices and let them marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Make the Pineapple Salsa: In another bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Assemble the Wraps: Take a lettuce leaf and place a spoonful of sushi rice in the center, followed by a slice of marinated spam or tofu. Top with pineapple salsa.
- Serve: Roll the lettuce leaf around the filling and enjoy immediately.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 wraps
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
This recipe is part of my 35 Best Thanksgiving Appetizers for Your Best Turkey Day. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!
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