SOUTHEAST ASIAN COLD NOODLES WITH TEMPEH

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Categories     Salad     Sauce     Side     Fry     Steam     Spring     Vegan     Noodle

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces udon or other Asian noodles of your choice
One 12-ounce package tempeh
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Chili powder
2 cups small broccoli florets
6 large baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
3 scallions, green parts only, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 cup crushed peanuts, optional
1/2 cup Thai peanut satay sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste

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

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