jagardner@watmath.UUCP (Jim Gardner) (06/19/85)
[ . . . build a better bug-trap . . . ]
Well, Ken, *I'm* interested in tempeh recipes,
and the group's not flooded with mail, so
go for it!
Can anyone tell me more about:
couscous
"rainbow" peppers (great colours, but now what do
I do with them?)
t.v.p. on hiking/camping trips
eggplant, other than moussaka and ratatouille
avocado, other than guacamole
home fruit drying without equipment (?)
Linda Carsonken@hp-pcd.UUCP (ken) (06/28/85)
TEMPEH RECIPES I am going to present the ideas I hold dear while preparing tempeh. I have been eating tempeh regularly for five years. These ideas should stimulate you to realize that tempeh can be incorporated into almost any recipe. short instructions: thaw tempeh between 10 to 30 minutes steam tempeh in vegie steamer for 30-35 minutes now use the tempeh in one of your favorite recipes expanded long-winded verbose instructions full of good ideas: I prefer fresh tempeh, but it's hard to come by, unless you make it yourself (should I relate to you the story of how my brother in Arizona turned his entire bathroom into a tempeh incubator producing a wealth of tempeh cakes!). Frozen tempeh is next best. You only need to thaw frozen tempeh for about ten minutes. If I am cooking dinner I would take tempeh out of the freezer when I arrive home, then go about my business (look at the day's mail, change into comfortable clothes, wash my hands...), when I get back to the kitchen the tempeh is ready to be prepared for consumption. Cut tempeh into whatever size is called for by your recipe. For example, for tempeh burgers the normal frozen tempeh cake should be quartered; cube tempeh is appropriate for lasagne or Russ's wedding tempeh dish (see following article); or become a tempeh guru like my friend george who works with his tempeh sliced thinly at a slight angle. Steam the tempeh for about thirty minutes in a veggie steamer. The tempeh can now be incorporated into a dish. You are ready to read one of the following recipes. It is best if you are creating your own recipe to find some way at this point to use spices to add flavor to the tempeh. I tend to like lots of spices like cumin, corriander, dill, ginger, mustard, basil, oregano, parsley... An alternative way to start is to marinade the tempeh cake for 24 hrs. previous to steaming. Marinade can be a combination of: vinegar tamari sauce mollases ... The indonesians marinade tempeh in coconut milk (unsweetened only). Also note that traditionally people are told to deep fry tempeh. YUK, too greasy! Just stick to steaming and you'll be better off. For lods of details see: The Book of Tempeh A Super soyfood from indonesia by W. Shurtleff and A. Aoyagi published by Harper and Row Enjoy, Ken Bronstein hp-pcd!ken
ken@hp-pcd.UUCP (ken) (06/28/85)
Basic Tempeh Burger Prep time: 1 hour from frozen tempeh to delicious burger Steam tempeh as described in general instructions (base note). Pan fry tempeh for twenty minutes. Fry with a blend of tamari sauce, vinegar, and molasses. Spice with cumin, corriander, and whatever. Top with melted cheese if you wish Serve on bun or in pita with lettuce, sprouts, tomato, pickle. Enjoy, Ken Bronstein hp-pcd!ken
ken@hp-pcd.UUCP (ken) (06/28/85)
Russ's Wedding Tempeh Dish Preparation time: 70 minutes from frozen tempeh to completion from: Tofu Madness 52 wild and crazy ways to use tofu and tempeh by Nancy Olszewski Published by Island Spring Inc. P.O. Box 747 Vashon, Washington 98070 Steam cubed tempeh as described in general instructions. Stir fry tempeh with diced carrots and a bit of oil. fry also an onion and celery. Add some tamri to this mix. At the same time blend together in a blender a sauce of: 2 garlic cloves 1/4 tsp ginger 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp basil 1/4 cayenne (optional) 16 oz. tomato sauce 1/4 tsp parsley Combine the sauce and the tempeh and vegie mix in a baking pan. sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Enjoy, Ken Bronstein hp-pcd!ken
ken@hp-pcd.UUCP (ken) (06/28/85)
George's tempeh salad Preparation time: 30 minutes from frozen tempeh to completion Steam marinaded thinly sliced tempeh for 10-15 minutes. Stir fry tempeh slices in a bit of oil to make tempeh more crisp and firm. Add tempeh slices as a garnish to any salad. Marinade for tempeh can be as simple as tamari, vinegar, and mollases. Or the marinade can be as exotic as coconut milk. Enjoy, Ken Bronstein hp-pcd!ken
ken@hp-pcd.UUCP (ken) (06/28/85)
Other ideas are: Curried tempeh Barbequed tempeh Tempeh Burritos Tempeh Sloppy Joes Tempeh/Spinach Lasagne Tempeh Shish-Kebobs Sweet and Sour Tempeh Kung Pao Tempeh (schezwan) Tempeh Guacamole Tempeh and Baked Beans Tempeh Fondue (how about chocolate?) Tempeh and Gado Gado Enjoy, Ken Bronstein hp-pcd!ken