Tofu Cabbage Or Lettuce Wraps - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 head napa cabbage or 1 head lettuce
    1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and diced small
    2 cups chopped shiitake mushrooms
    2 -3 green onions, chopped
    1 cup carrot (chopped, sliced or shredded)
    3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
    1 1/2 tablespoons ginger, chopped
    2 teaspoons sesame oil
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1 -2 tablespoon tamari or 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
    1/2 tablespoon lime juice
    salt
    pepper
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    In a medium bowl, combine tofu with with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes,lime juice and 1tbs soy sauce.
    Spread evenly onto a greased baking sheet.
    Bake for 35-45 minutes at 350.
    When that is almost done, heat up wok or frying pan and throw in the chopped up garlic and ginger.
    Cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are softer.
    Throw in the shiitakes, onions and carrots. At this time you can add more soy sauce , usually about 7 or 8 shakes. Also, if you'd like, add some more salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
    Cook about another 10 -12 minutes, then add the tofu and finish up the cooking - about 2-5 minutes.
    Wash and dry the lettuce/cabbage and pull off pieces about the size of your palm.
    Spoon the mixture into the leafs and roll them up!

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