yummy vegetarian recipe from drweil.com--spicy stir fried tempeh and basil
Submitted by popejoan2 on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 4:33pmSpicy Stir-Fried Tempeh with Basil |
Description |
Tempeh is definitely the food of the future; it is extraordinarily nutritious and is often recommended in Asia for frail people. Also, along with other soy products, it is believed to be especially effective in preventing cancer and heart disease. |
Ingredients |
1 1/2 pounds soy tempeh, cut into slices 1/2-inch thick and 2 inches long, then cut diagonally in half Marinade: 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine or sake 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons (expeller-pressed) canola oil Seasonings: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh red chile, ends trimmed and seeds removed 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 medium red onions, peeled and cut into thin julienne slices Sauce (mixed together): 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 cups fresh Thai holy basil or sweet basil leaves, stems removed, rinsed, drained and coarsely shredded |
Instructions |
1. Put the tempeh in a bowl, add the Marinade, and mix to coat. Marinate 20 minutes. 2. Prepare a medium-hot fire for grilling or heat a heavy skillet for searing. Arrange the tempeh 3 inches from the source of heat and grill about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Alternatively, you may sear the tempeh on each side for 2 to 3 minutes in 1 teaspoon of hot oil. Remove, let cool slightly, and cut on diagonal into thin slices. 3. Heat a wok or skillet, add the oil and heat until very hot, about 30 seconds. Add the Seasonings, and stir-fry about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the onions are tender, tossing over high heat. Give the premixed Sauce another stir and add to the pan. Bring to a boil. Add the cooked tempeh and fresh basil; baste the tempeh with the sauce. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with rice and a vegetable, if desired. |