Tempeh Sandwich Spread Recipes

TEMPEH SANDWICH SPREAD

Steps:

• Pour one inch of water in a large saucepan with a steamer basket, cover with lid, and bring to a gentle boil.
• Put the tempeh in the steamer basket, cover and steam for 15 minutes.
• Let tempeh cool.
• Crumble the tempeh into small pieces, and put it in a large bowl.
• Add all the remaining ingredients and stir to mix.
• Store, covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 days.

BUFFALO CUCUMBER TEMPEH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice the tempeh into 1/8 inch thick slices. Sprinkle the slices with salt on both sides. Warm half of the oil and fry the tempeh in batches, turning frequently, until well browned. Add more oil if the pan becomes too dry.
• Heat the peeled garlic cloves with the olive oil in a small pot to 180 degrees F for 20 minutes or until slightly browned and tender. About halfway through, the cloves should begin to float. Drain and reserve the oil.
• Mash the garlic with a fork, then whisk in the hot sauce, shallots, and 1 tablespoon of the garlic oil reserved in step 2.
• Peel the cucumbers, halve them lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Cut them in half lengthwise again, then into 1/4 inch slices. Toss with the buffalo sauce.
• Spread the mayonnaise on both halves of each bun. Assemble the sandwiches with tempeh on the bottom, then salt and fresh ground pepper if desired, then cucumbers, blue cheese, and finally carrots.
• Tip: You can use the leftover garlic oil in other recipes.