| Preparing a vegetarian meal is no different from | | | | Tempeh, which is made from fermented soybeans, is |
| preparing a non-vegetarian meal. All the basic cooking | | | | very versatile. It holds it shape very well while being |
| techniques still apply to vegetarian cooking; like baking, | | | | curried, grilled, stewed, baked, fried and even |
| roasting, braising, stewing, steaming, grilling, boiling and | | | | barbecued. It is also rich in beneficial enzymes, amino |
| frying. | | | | acids and protein. This makes it a perfect substitute for |
| The only difference is there is no meat involved in | | | | many meat-based dishes. |
| vegetarian food preparation. So, how do you prepare | | | | Tempeh can be crumbled to resemble minced meat |
| a vegetarian meal? How do you get that same | | | | and used in pasta sauce as a meat alternative. For a |
| satisfaction of a meaty meal from vegetarian | | | | classic Tempeh au Vin, cut it into chunks and stewed |
| cooking? | | | | in red wine along with carrots, celery and potatoes, It |
| When you make the transition to vegetarianism, you | | | | can also be thinly sliced marinated with soy and honey |
| need to change your attitude to what constitute a | | | | and grilled until golden and crispy. Grilled sliced tempeh |
| meal. For a long time meat has been the pivotal | | | | makes great sandwich filling. |
| anchor in our cooking tradition, and vegetables have | | | | Crumbled tempeh also works well in other meat-based |
| always been relegated as side dishes or | | | | traditional dishes like lasagne, moussaka and |
| accompanying dishes. | | | | shepherd's pie. Cut into bit-size cubes for a hearty |
| But how do you change that outlook? In vegetarian | | | | vegetarian version of steak and kidney pie. Tempeh is |
| cooking there is no one central vegetable around | | | | also good in vegetable curries and stir-fries. |
| which a meal is based upon. A vegetarian meal is | | | | By substituting meat with tempeh it is possible to |
| made up of many different vegetables, in addition to | | | | create that satisfying meaty feeling in vegetarian |
| grains, lentils and pulses, which is not that dissimilar to | | | | cooking. Over time, the meat craving will dissipate and |
| non-vegetarian cooking. In fact most meat-based | | | | by then tempeh will become a staple item in your |
| dishes can be easily adapted to a vegetarian version. | | | | vegetarian fridge. |