Spicy Bbq Tempeh Sandwich With Sweet Potato Wedges And Asian Slaw Food

SWEET AND SOUR TEMPEH WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• For the tempeh: In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oils, soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, ginger, and garlic. In a large saute pan, arrange the tempeh in a single layer, pour the marinade over it, and bring it to a boil over high. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 20 minutes. Uncover, raise the heat, and cook the tempeh until the pan is nearly dry. Remove from the heat. (At this point the tempeh can be refrigerated, tightly wrapped, for 1 week.)
• For the peanut sauce: In a blender, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and cayenne. Puree, adding enough hot water to form a creamy, pourable sauce.
• Serve the tempeh over white rice with the peanut sauce and garnish with the radish, scallion, and cilantro.

ASIAN SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS, DATES AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Begin by peeling and dicing sweet potatoes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, reduce heat and cook until just tender but still have a little bite. Drain and place in a bowl to cool.
• Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Once potatoes are cool toss with dressing and set aside on salad platter.
• Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl and dress with lemon juice, olive oil, to taste, a splash of soy sauce, and a little salt and pepper. Toss well and place on top of the sweet potatoes to serve as a complete salad.

SPICY GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk olive oil oil, hot sauce, cumin, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add sweet potato wedges and stir until wedges are evenly coated.
• Place sweet potato wedges on the preheated grill and cook for 5 minutes. Flip wedges with tongs and cook 5 additional minutes.