Stir Fried Forbidden Black Rice With Tempeh, Garlic

Name: Stir Fried Forbidden Black Rice With Tempeh, Garlic Scapes, Crimini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Maple Soy Sesame Sauce; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon mirin; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; Stir Fry; 8 ounces tempeh, diced to 1/2 inch pieces; 1 tablespoon peanut oil or other cooking oil; 2 cups sliced crimini mushroom; 10 pieces garlic scapes, chopped to 1/4 inch pieces; 1 cup cooked forbidden black rice, thawed if frozen; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

Maple Soy Sesame Sauce
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon mirin
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Stir Fry
8 ounces tempeh, diced to 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon peanut oil or other cooking oil
2 cups sliced crimini mushroom
10 pieces garlic scapes, chopped to 1/4 inch pieces
1 cup cooked forbidden black rice, thawed if frozen
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt, to taste

1
Heat a frying pan over medium high heat with half of the peanut oil to coat the pan.
2
In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients for the sauce until no lumps of cornstarch remains.
3
Evenly spread tempeh in hot frying pan and toast undisturbed on one side until golden, about 3 minutes. Flip and toast the other side. Empty into a bowl and set aside.
4
Heat the remaining peanut oil in the frying pan and saute mushroom until slightly golden. Toss in garlic scapes until heated. Stir in rice and tempeh. Give the sauce mixture one last stir and pour over everything in the pan. Stir until evenly coated and absorbed.
5
Season with salt to taste and sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

648

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Maple Soy Sesame Sauce, 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon mirin, and more.

Yes, Stir Fried Forbidden Black Rice With Tempeh, Garlic Scapes, Crimini 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.

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Stir Fried Forbidden Black Rice With Tempeh, Garlic Scapes, Crimini

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Variations & substitutions

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