Recipe for great teriyaki tempeh with broccoli and rice

This healthy teriyaki tempeh recipe is a very healthy and tasty dish for vegetarians, vegans, celiacs and those who like to try new foods.

It is a combination of different flavors that come together to make one healthy and beneficial dish for everyone.

The main ingredient is a relatively new ingredient - tempeh. However, in Indonesia, tempeh is a traditional dish, so it is not a world first.

It is also called Indonesian meat or soy ermin. It is a wholesome meat substitute.

There is also tempeh made from cereals such as barley and oats, or a combination of soya and rice, etc. There are also types of tempeh made from seeds or oilseeds.

Tempeh is particularly popular with vegans and vegetarians because it can replace meat. It is rich in vitamin B12, which is mainly found in foods of animal origin.

It is also a good source of fibre, fatty acids, probiotics, antioxidants and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, calcium, zinc and iron.

Consuming tempeh will ensure the health of your bones, skin, nails and hair.

It has a beneficial effect on our digestion or blood circulation. It is easily digestible and thus does not burden our digestive tract. It is also credited with promoting blood formation.

It also stabilises our blood sugar and cholesterol levels, thus contributing to a healthy circulatory system.

Menopausal women will be pleased to know that tempeh can alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of this period, especially cholesterol maintenance and hot flushes.

Tempeh is also appreciated by athletes who appreciate its proteins. These help to keep the metabolism running, proper digestion or muscle mass gain.

The benefits of tempeh also include its anti-inflammatory effects. Soy tempeh is rich in antioxidants, which also fight cancer-causing substances.

Our recipe also includes broccoli, which is very beneficial for our health. It is also called the green rose or the queen of vegetables.

In the past, it was also used by natural healers who used it to fight various and serious diseases.

Its origins are attributed to the Mediterranean, probably coming from a wild plant on the Apennine Peninsula. It is estimated to have been cultivated in the Middle Ages and bred into its present form by the Italians.

Its usefulness lies mainly in its composition, as it is rich in vitamins, minerals and other active substances.

Of the vitamins, A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B9, C, E and K are present.

Ingredients for teriyaki tempeh

• 350 g natural tempeh
• soy sauce
• rice wine or apple cider vinegar
• water
• cornstarch
• honey
• garlic
• sesame or olive oil
• sesame seeds
• spring onions or parsley
• broccoli
• rice

Preparation procedure

1. First, prepare a marinade of water, soy sauce, garlic, honey, ginger, rice wine, sesame oil, seeds and starch. Whisk everything well.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Be careful with everything, however, as each ingredient has its own flavour.

2. Cut the tempeh and place in the marinade. Marinate for approximately one hour.

3. Fry the tempeh cubes until brown and add the sauce after frying.

4. In the meantime, steam the broccoli and cook the rice with which the tempeh is served.

5. You can add the broccoli to the teriyaki tempeh and simmer it briefly together.

However, you can also enjoy the teriyaki tempeh with steamed broccoli added at the end, when serving, without cooking it together.

6. Serve the finished teriyaki tempeh with broccoli with rice, topped with sauce and sprinkled with spring onions or parsley.

Red peppers, zucchini, eggplant can be added to the broccoli, depending on taste and season.

Bon appetit.

Our recipe will be enjoyed by vegetarians, vegans or celiacs, as cornstarch is also suitable for celiacs.

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