Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
Tempeh Ingredients
- 8 oz tempeh, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos, or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sea salt
Sesame Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp sesame oil, optional
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
Spicy Cream Sauce
- ⅓ cup plain unsweetened dairy free yogurt
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
To Serve Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, center scooped out
- ½ cup jasmine rice, cooked and cooled
- ½ avocado, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Method
- Add tempeh to a medium saucepan with the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, salt and just enough water to cover the tempeh. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- While tempeh is simmering, add all ingredients for sesame sauce to a jar and whisk to combine, seasoning to taste.
- Drain the tempeh and pat dry. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add a splash of water or cooking oil to coat. Add the tempeh and pan fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Reduce heat to low, add the sauce, and stir frequently with a wooden spoon to coat each side of the tempeh.
- Assemble cucumber boats by filling with a small amount of rice, topping with the tempeh.
- Next, combine all ingredients for spicy cream sauce and drizzle on finished cucumber boats!
- Add a few pieces of avocado, and sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds.
Notes
Short on time? Feel free to skip simmering the tempeh if you want. Just know you’ll be missing out on some amazing flavor because simmering the tempeh in the coconut aminos and rice vinegar really enhances the flavor and gives it a little extra something.
Nutrition
Serving 1servingCalories 284kcalCarbohydrates 33gProtein 14gFat 12gSaturated Fat 2gPolyunsaturated Fat 4gMonounsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 0.4mgSodium 1066mgPotassium 705mgFiber 3gSugar 11gVitamin A 277IUVitamin C 18mgCalcium 168mgIron 3mg
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.