Thai Basil Lettuce Wraps Recipe (with Video)

1. Cook white rice according to instructions on the package. Wash romaine lettuce and set aside to dry.
2. Soak the textured vegetable protein in a bowl with 1 cup of warm water. Drain any excess water after 5 minutes. Prepare the shallots, garlic, and bird eye chili pepper. Mince the shitake mushrooms by hand or add to a food processor. Peel the Thai Basil leaves and set aside. Discard the stems. Combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegan fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
3. On medium heat, in a nonstick pan, add the vegetable oil. After a few minutes, add the shallots, garlic, and chili pepper. Once the shallots have softened, about 3 minutes, add the mushrooms and textured vegetable protein. Add the sauce and allow it to cook on low to medium heat for about 5 minutes. Finally, toss the Thai Basil in the pan and mix everything well together for about 1 minute.
4. Enjoy immediately. Scoop the mixture over rice on a bed of romaine lettuce. Serve with Sriracha, peanut sauce, and lime.