BASIC TEMPEH 101

This recipe serves as the basis for stir frys, pasta sauces, sandwich strips and many other uses. We use this recipe in our quality control program. It makes a great appetizer when served with ketchup or other dipping sauce.

  1. Slice 8 oz. of Turtle Island Soy Tempeh into thin 1/4" or less strips.
  2. Marinate Tempeh for 20 minutes or more in:
    1/2 cup soy sauce
    2 cups water
    1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
    1 tsp. fresh pureed garlic
    1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  3. Sauté in 3 Tbsp. oil (safflower or sesame work best). Or broil 5 minutes on each side.
  4. Add 2 cups chopped veggies and 1 cup water to pan. Steam five minutes until veggies are soft.
  5. Serve over rice or pasta with your favorite sauce.
Option: Forget the veggies and use the Tempeh for sandwiches, appetizers or with pancakes as a bacon substitute.