Steam tempeh for 20 minutes. Allow to cool enough to handle. Cut into cubes slightly smaller than 1/2 inch. Combine with remaining ingredients & mix lightly. Serve on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich filling. * I use tofu based mayonnaise, blend the tofu well with a touch of salt & pepper, lemon [...]
Appetizers
Tempeh And Bulgur Salad
Heat 1 tb oil in a large skillet & saute tempeh, onion, bulgur & mushrooms for 3 to 4 minutes. Add water & soy sauce. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat & simmer 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Combine with remaining ingredients & mix well. Chill for at least 2 hours before [...]
Tater-stuffed Mushrooms
Oven 375F 1. Wash mushrooms, carefully removing stems. Set aside tops. Chop stems. 2. Combine chopped stems with remaining ingredients, except margarine. Spoon onto mushroom tops. 3. With margarine, grease bottom of jelly roll pan. Arrange mushrooms on pan. 4. Bake at 375 F for 10 to 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve [...]
Tataki
Mix together soy sauce, sake, mirin and dashi. (Sake and Mirin wines can be bought in most liquor stores. Dashi, a base for Japanese soup stock,is available in most Oriental stores.) Bring to boil.Add steak and return to boil.Cook 3 to 5 minutes.Be careful not to overcook the meat;it should be rare on the inside. [...]

