Tempeh Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

Submitted by FoodandBrewDood

"Tempeh and sweet potatoes in in coconut curry sauce served over over rice. From "Cooking Light". Curry can be simplified using a curry paste or even curry powder."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 2 cups curry
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cups finely chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 teaspoons tamarind pulp
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 cups chopped peeled sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
• 1 cup water
• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
• 8 ounces organic tempeh, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce

directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. Cook 2 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in tamarind or citrus fruit; cook 2 minutes, stirring to break up tamarind.
5. Add ginger and next 5 ingredients (through cinnamon); cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, potato, water, milk, and tempeh; bring to a boil.
7. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Uncover; stir in lime juice and soy sauce. Simmer 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Reviews

[BostonChefSox]

Fantastic recipe! This is a really great way to use Tempeh and the sweet potatoes are a nice addition. I like mine a little creamier than this so I add a bit more coconut milk. The tamarind is nice, but I will often use an orange or tangerine if its not handy.

 

[Diana D.]

This recipe was simply delicious. A mix of sweet, sour and spicy flavours. An exotic look and taste, softened by the smooth coconut sauce. The tempeh is a perfect match to the sweet potato. We loved it and we will repeat this culinary experience in the future as many times as possible! ;)

 

[Chef Dudo]

Sorry but this was not to our taste. Made it just as stated and found it to be very bland. None of the spices came through. I had so much hoped that it would be a curry to our liking since we like all the ingredients, but alas. I am glad I tried it though. Thanks for posting.