Thai-Style Tempe with Carrots and Basil Recipe

Overview

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Step 1

Saute the tempe cubes in oil until golden but not burned. Remove & drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Stir fry carrots in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes, until slightly soft. Add the garlic & chilis for 30 seconds, stir, then add tempe & mix it all up.

Step 3

Add oyster sauce & sugar. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Mix in basil & serve with a mound of steamed rice.

Things You'll Need

1/2lb Tempe, sliced into 1/2 inch cubes
3 Carrots, peeled & bias cut into about the same size as Tempe
2ts Crushed garlic
3 4 fresh hot chili peppers (Thai, Seranno, or Jalapeno), crushed
2tb Oyster sauce
1 2 teaspoons sugar
Fresh basil leaves (Thai or Oly basil is best, Italian or sweet is OK)

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