Cold Noodles With Tempeh Food

COLD NOODLES WITH TEMPEH

Steps:

• Make croutons: In a large skillet, heat oil and 1 tbs soy sauce over medium heat.
• Break tempeh into small cubes and add to skillet.
• Cook, stirring often, until nicely browned and crisp.
• Sprinkly lightly with chili powder to taste and remove pan from heat.
• Drain on paper if you prefer.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add noodles, stirring to prevent sticking.
• Cook according to package directions, until al dente.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, sugar, pepper flakes,, 2 tbs soy sauce, and water.
• Set aside.
• Drain noodles, rinse under cold water and drain again.
• In a large bowl, combine noodles, bean sprouts, tempeh, scallions, cilantro, and peanuts.
• Whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.
• Serve at room temp.
• Makes lovely leftovers.
• ***note:this peanut sauce recipe is excellent.
• If you don’t have the tempeh, just eat it with noodles, or vice versa.
• If you can’t get mung bean sprouts just skip them.
• You could add cucumber or sliced carrots.
• I eat the peanut sauce over a broccoli stir fry, it is so easy to whip up.

SOUTHEAST ASIAN COLD NOODLES WITH TEMPEH

Steps:

• Cook the noodles in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water, then drain well again.
• Cut the tempeh into 1/2-inch dice. Slowly heat the oil and soy sauce together in a wide skillet. Add the tempeh and sauté over medium heat, stirring frequently, until nicely browned and crisp. Sprinkle lightly with chili powder to taste and remove from the heat.
• Meanwhile, steam the broccoli and carrots in a large saucepan with about 1/2 inch of water until just tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water, then drain well again.
• Combine the noodles, broccoli, and carrots in a serving bowl. Add the tempeh, scallions, cilantro, and optional peanuts. Pour in the satay sauce and lime juice, toss well, and serve.
• menu suggestions
• I like this served side by side with a simple, refreshing salad such as Bok Choy, Red Cabbage, and Carrot Salad (page 176) or Mixed Greens with Sprouts, Apple, and Daikon (page 179). Store-bought vegan spring rolls or dumplings are a fun way to round out the meal.
• An interesting companion dish is Bell Pepper and Bok Choy Stir-Fry (page 204). Add a platter of grape or cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumbers.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 375
• Total Fat: 14g
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sodium: 240mg