Pineapple Tempeh

Submitted by That is Dr House to

"Passionate Pineapple Tempeh from Vegetarians in Paradise that you can use for Valentines Day if you follow garnish directions."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• Marinade

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1⁄2 inches gingerroot, peeled grated
• 1⁄2 cup Braggs liquid aminos or 1/2 cup tamari
• 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon corase black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• Tempeh

• 1 1⁄2 lbs tempeh
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• parsley
• 1 red bell pepper, halved

directions

1. Combine marinade ingredients in an 8-inch baking dish. Set aside.
2. Score tempeh on both sides, making diagonal cuts 1/4-inch deep and 1/4 inch apart. Repeat in the opposite direction to form a diamond pattern. Scoring helps the tempeh to absorb the marinade.
3. Cut the tempeh into 6 portions then spread out in marinade dish and turn coating evenly. Cover dish and marinate for 2 to 6 hours while turning pieces frequently.
4. Heat olive oil then using a slotted spatula, lift tempeh from marinade place in skillet and brown for 1 to 2 minutes on each side over high heat. Remove to a serving dish and set aside.
5. Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and add pineapple with its juice and the green onions. Bring to a boil.
6. Combine cornstarch and water in a small cup or bowl and pour into boiling pineapple mixture a little at a time, stirring constantly, until thickened to desired consistency, about 1 minute. Pour over browned tempeh.

7. For Valentines Day or romantic dinner:

8. Using a cookie or canape cutter, cut 3 large hearts and 2 small hearts from the bell pepper, and dice about 1/4 cup of remaining red bell pepper.
9. Decorate plate with parsley and arrange the hearts attractively just before serving.

Reviews

[Nikoma]

This was basically a sweet and sour tempeh recipe. I guess i was expecting more of a pineapple sauce of some kind. A bit on the sweet side. Next time I'll add a bit more pepper and maybe throw in some peas.