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Crispy Tempeh with Charred Broccoli and Garlic Fried Rice

weeknightvegetarianasian-inspired
10 minPrep15 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

  • 8 ouncestempeh
  • 1 poundbroccoli florets
  • 3 cupscooked white rice (day-old or chilled)
  • 5 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tablespoonginger
  • 3 tablespoonsoy sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsesame oil
  • 3 tablespoonvegetable oil
  • 2egg
  • 3scallion

Prep

  1. 01

    Mince 5 cloves garlic

  2. 02

    Mince 1 tablespoon ginger

  3. 03

    Chop 3 scallions

Method

  1. 01

    Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cut tempeh into 1/2-inch cubes, add to the pan, and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy on multiple sides. Transfer to a plate.

  2. 02

    Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the same pan. Add broccoli florets and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring once or twice, until charred and tender-crisp. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Transfer to the plate with tempeh.

  3. 03

    Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Crack eggs into the pan and scramble until just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Break into small pieces and push to the side.

  4. 04

    Add chilled rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Mince garlic and ginger, add to the rice, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 05

    Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Return tempeh and broccoli to the pan, toss everything together for 1 minute. Chop scallions and scatter over top before serving.

Spice Tips

For heat, add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce when you add the soy sauce. A splash of rice vinegar (1 teaspoon) brightens the finish. For deeper umami, stir in 1 teaspoon miso paste with the soy sauce.

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