Tempeh Temptations

Name: Tempeh Temptations
Ingredients: Quick pickled dua chua (can be made ahead) inspired by and scaled down from a restaurant recipe.; 1/2 cup carrot cut into matchsticks; 1/2 cup daikon cut into matchsticks; 1 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon fine ground sea salt; 1 tablespoon splenda plus 1 teaspoon; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (white vinegar can be substituted); 1/2 piece medium jalapeno, sliced (optional); For the noodle bowl; 12 ounces tempeh sliced in half vertically, then slice each half into 5 pieces; 1/2 piece lime (juice only); 1/4 cup Kikkoman Teriyaki & Glaze Baste; 1 tablespoon room temperature water.; 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided); 2 cups cooked soba noodles; 4 pieces scallions (chopped); 4 pieces thinly sliced,Crimini Mushrooms; 1 splash kikkoman soy sauce; 1 pinch toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)

19 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

Quick pickled dua chua (can be made ahead) inspired by and scaled down from a restaurant recipe.
1/2 cup carrot cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup daikon cut into matchsticks
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon fine ground sea salt
1 tablespoon splenda plus 1 teaspoon
3 tablespoons rice vinegar (white vinegar can be substituted)
1/2 piece medium jalapeno, sliced (optional)
For the noodle bowl
12 ounces tempeh sliced in half vertically, then slice each half into 5 pieces
1/2 piece lime (juice only)
1/4 cup Kikkoman Teriyaki & Glaze Baste
1 tablespoon room temperature water.
2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
2 cups cooked soba noodles
4 pieces scallions (chopped)
4 pieces thinly sliced,Crimini Mushrooms
1 splash kikkoman soy sauce
1 pinch toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Directions

1

Microwave water for approximately one minute. You want the water warm enough to dissolve the salt and sugar.
2

In a large bowl, mix water, vinegar, sugar and salt till everything is dissolved and combined well. This is your pickling liquid.
3

Place carrots ,daikon, and jalapeno if using in a clean jar (with a tight fitting lid). Completely cover carrot, daikon and jalapeno with pickling liquid.
4

Let the dua chua marinate for at least 30 minutes before using.
5

Make sure the liquid has completely cooled before sealing the jar and refrigerating. This can be made several days in advance.
6

Cut one lime in half, place one half of lime in microwave for 20 seconds on high. Squeeze the lime juice into a bowl. Add kikoman teriyaki to the bowl with 1 tablespoon water, and 1 dried thai chili. Marinate tempeh slices for 15 minutes.
7

Cook soba noodles as per package directions. Drain, (reserve liquid) and drop into cold water. Remove back to a colander and let rest till ready to warm.
8

Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet on med high heat. Add tempeh slices to the skillet. Sear, flipping occasionally until desired browning/ texture is reached. Remove tempeh from skillet. Brush again with sauce mixture and set aside.
9

Wipe out skillet. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic, gently stir until it becomes fragrant. Add thinly sliced criminis and stir, add a splash of soy sauce and stir until mushrooms soften approximately 3-5 mins. Remove from heat.
10

Heat reserved noodle cooking liquid. Drain, then toss with scallions. Portion half cup noodles per bowl, followed by 0.7 ounce crimini, 3 slices of tempeh, sprinkle sesame seeds, then dua chua and nori.