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Barbecue tofu lettuce wraps with cashews, carrots & nuoc cham

This is a combination I first tried in Vietnam. Nuoc cham is such an addictive dipping sauce that it’s tempting to drink it straight up. If you can resist, save some and use it for your crispy tofu instead.

SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins COOK 10 mins EASY V

280g firm tofu
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 garlic clove, grated
1 tbsp sesame oil

For the carrot pickle

1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks1 tbsp rice vinegar1 tsp caster sugar

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