Photo: Pan-Seared Tempeh with Peanut Sauce Recipe
This is a version of a traditional Indonesian dish called gado-gado, a salad of tempeh and vegetables in a peanut dressing. The flavors of the peanut butter and coconut milk, combined with ginger, give the tempeh a rich, tropical flavor. The mesclun and bean sprouts give the dish color and crunch.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup peanut butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 (4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
- Kosher salt
- 4 cups mesclun greens
- 2 cups mung bean sprouts (about 4 ounces)
Directions
1. Whisk the peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, honey, ginger, and water together in a medium bowl.
2. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and brown the tempeh on all sides, about 8 minutes.
3. Add the peanut sauce to the skillet and heat until bubbling. Season to taste.
4. Serve the tempeh hot over a bed of mesclun, topped with the sauce and a small handful of bean sprouts.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 679
Total Fat: 52 grams
Saturated Fat: 13 grams
Total Carbohydrates: 33 grams
Protein: 33 grams
Sodium: 328 milligrams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Fiber: 4.5 grams
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