Curried Tempeh Recipe

Name: Curried Tempeh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh; 1 onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 -2 serrano peppers or 1 -2 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced; 1 carrot, sliced thin; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 3 cups cauliflower florets; 2 red potatoes, diced; 4 plum tomatoes, peeled and diced; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 tablespoon minced fresh lemongrass; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup vegetable stock; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 (8 ounce) package tempeh
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 -2 serrano peppers or 1 -2 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
1 carrot, sliced thin
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cups cauliflower florets
2 red potatoes, diced
4 plum tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon minced fresh lemongrass
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable stock
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat a dry skillet and add cumin and coriander seeds.
2
Swirl around until fragrant then allow to cool.
3
Using a mortar or spice mill, grind cumin and coriander and mix together with turmeric; set aside.
4
In a large deep skillet, brown tempeh on both sides in 1 tbsp of oil.
5
Cut tempeh into thin strips, then dice.
6
Add another tbsp of oil to skillet, and when hot, cook onion until tender.
7
Add the garlic and hot minced chiles, and when fragrant, add the carrot, green pepper, cauliflower, and potatoes.
8
Sprinkle the ground spices over the vegetables and stir to coat evenly.
9
Add the tomatoes, ginger, lemongrass, tempeh, and salt.
10
Cook, stirring mixture, for 3-4 minutes.
11
Add the stock, and when mixture starts to simmer, cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
12
Stir in the lime juice and sprinkle the cilantro over the top before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon coriander seed, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Curried Tempeh falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Curried Tempeh

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