Tofu Nems

Ingredients

• • 1/3 cup (75 ml) vegetable broth or water
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) mirin
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) sambal oelek
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 lb (450 g) firm tofu or extra firm, patted dry
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) mayonnaise
  • 12 large leaves Boston lettuce (about 1 head)
  • 1 cup (120 g) finely julienned carrot (1 to 2 carrots)
  • 6 radishes, cut into thin strips
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro
  • 1/3 cup (45 g) cashew nuts or roasted salted peanuts, crushed
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges