COLD NOODLES WITH TEMPEH

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From the Vegetarian Times Magazine april 2000. Really great recipe, exotic taste but without exotic ingredients.

Provided by pneumatic_sally

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce or 1 tablespoon tamari
1 (8 ounce) package tempeh
chili powder
8 ounces udon noodles or 8 ounces linguine
1/2 cup natural-style peanut butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons light brown sugar or 2 tablespoons sucanat
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
1/4 cup hot water
8 ounces mung bean sprouts
3 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup parsley
2 -3 tablespoons finely chopped peanuts (optional)

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.

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