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Chilli Tempeh

Anisha Chandra

@UPBEETANISHA

Chilli Tempeh

Anisha Chandra

@UPBEETANISHA
A tempehfied version of chili paneer, an Indo-Chinese dish with bold flavors. Tempeh is coated in a tangy, umami-rich sauce and tossed with onions, bell peppers, and baby corn.
Serves: 2-3
Prep and Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

Tempeh
1 (8 oz) package of LightLife® Original Tempeh
3 tbsp Corn Starch
1⁄4 tsp Sea Salt
2 tbsp Avocado Oil for pan frying
Sauce
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Sriracha (or sub chili garlic sauce or another hot sauce)
1 tbsp Ketchup
1⁄2 tsp Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Maple Syrup, or other sweetener
Chili Tempeh
1 tbsp Avocado Oil or another neutral oil
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1″ Ginger, grated
2 Small Green Chilies, minced
1⁄2 Red Onion, with layers separated and cut into 1″ pieces
1⁄2 Green Bell Pepper
1⁄2 Red Bell Pepper
1 (14 oz) can of baby corn, drained and cut into 1″ pieces
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1⁄4 tsp Black Pepper
1⁄4-1⁄2 tsp Red Chili Powder (taste and adjust or omit entirely)
1 tbsp Corn Starch + 3 tbsp Water
Serve with
Jasmine Rice or Noodles
Instructions:
1. Steam tempeh by bringing about 1″ of water to a simmer in a pot or pan and placing a steamer basket in it. Place the tempeh in the basket and steam for 3-4 minutes. Cut into 1″ cubes.

2. Mix corn starch and salt on a plate. Coat tempeh in the mixture.

3. Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil or another neutral oil in a pan over medium heat. Pan fry the tempeh, flipping each piece when one side becomes crispy. Pan frying should take about 10 minutes total, but continue until the tempeh is golden brown on all sides. Place the tempeh on a plate lined with a napkin.

4. Mix ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.

5. In the same pan you used to pan fry the tempeh, add more oil.

6. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Stir frequently for 2 minutes over medium heat.

7. Add the onion and cook until it turns slightly translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook until slightly tender but still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Add baby corn and stir for another few minutes.

8. Add tomato paste and the sauce. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes until everything is well combined and the bell peppers have softened some more.

9. Finish with a pinch of black pepper. Taste and decide if you want to add red chili powder. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir. If it starts to dry up, add another 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup water, a little bit at a time. Add the tempeh and cook it all together for 3-4 minutes.

10. Serve with jasmine rice or noodles!

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