Vegan Sticky Dinner Delight

Image of a minimalist vegan meal featuring sticky tempeh on sushi rice, garnished with sesame seeds, carrots, cucumber, and cilantro, with chopsticks and soy sauce on the side.
Vegan Sticky Dinner Delight

Introduction

Dive into the essence of today's sticky dinner with a delightful vegan twist. This recipe combines the comforting warmth and intricate flavors of a traditional sticky dish, reimagined with plant-based ingredients. Perfect for those chilly evenings or when you need a cozy meal to uplift your spirits.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of sushi rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 200g tempeh, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cucumber, julienned
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear, then cook with 2 cups of water. Once cooked, season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a pan and fry the tempeh slices until golden brown.
  3. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, maple syrup, and cornstarch with some water to create a slurry.
  4. Add garlic and ginger to the pan with tempeh, sauté until fragrant.
  5. Pour the soy sauce mixture and vegetable broth into the pan, cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve the sticky tempeh over the seasoned rice, garnish with sesame seeds, green onion, carrot, cucumber, and fresh cilantro.

Enjoy this heartwarming dish with family or friends, and let the rich, sticky flavors bring warmth to your table. It's not just a meal; it's a celebration of texture, taste, and the joy of vegan cooking.

Hiroshi

Additional Information
NutritionfactsCalories: 350kcal, Fat: 9g, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 15g 
Preparation Time45 minutes 
Allergy InformationSoy, Sesame, Gluten