Thai tempeh fried rice

This recipe was created by Humane World for Animals’ expert chefs and approved by our team of registered dietitians.

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Servings: 12

Serving size: 15.19oz

Boil tempeh in a pot or skillet of water for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Once cool enough to handle, crumble tempeh.
Heat oil in a skillet or flat top over medium high heat. Add tempeh and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing tempeh to slightly caramelize and become crispy. While cooking tempeh, in a mixing bowl soy sauce, sugar, chili garlic sauce and lime juice. When tempeh is caramelized, add sauce. Allow to cook and reduce for 3-5 minutes, or until all liquid has evaporated and tempeh is caramelized.
In a mixing bowl combine tempeh, cilantro, basil and onions. Toss and hold hot for service.

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 3-5 minutes or until translucent. Add ginger, chili sauce, bell pepper and broccoli and cook for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add rice, soy sauce, sesame oil and basil and cook until basil has wilted and rice is warmed through. Hold hot for service.

*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.