Seasoned Tempeh

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces tempeh (fresh or defrosted)
• 2 tablespoons vinegar or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt & fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 cut the tempeh into small cubes or strips and set aside.
• 2 in a non reactive shallow bowl, stir together the marinade ingredients add tempeh pieces and toss until the marinade is absorbed.
• 3 in a heavy skillet, saute the tempeh in the oil on medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes, until golden and crisp. if necessary, add more oil to prevent sticking.
• 4 add salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
• 5 + for mexican-style tempeh, add 1/2 tsp of ground cumin and 1/2 tsp of dried oregano to the basic marinade.
• 6 + for italian-style tempeh, add 1/2 tsp dried basil to the marinade.
• 7 + for greek-style temph, add 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1/2 tsp dried mint to the marinade.