I have decided to try a few different vegetarian options to extend my repertoire. Plus it's fun to change up my game. There's a vegetarian product called Tempeh, which is (usually) fermented soy beans. As you can see from the photos there's a mycelia in between the beans. In contrast to Tofu these beans are left whole or intact. It doesn't have to be soy beans, in my case I found a good product made from yellow peas, fermented the same way.
I gotta say I really like this one. Expecially the texture. To give it a flavor boost I marinated the Tempeh in a light (but top quality) soy sauce for a few hours. I wanted to bring salt level and flavor up. I then grilled them and I grilled mango slices, and started building my burger. From bottom to top I stacked:
I'm gonna try using Tempeh in other dishes, 'cause this one has potential, no doubt. Any one else tried it? What are your experiences?
Here's the Tempeh, I cut it in burger like patties
Grilling them over high direct heat using the SnS (that's grated pecorino cheese on top)
And here it is - pretty darn tasty! Fancy a bite?
I gotta say I really like this one. Expecially the texture. To give it a flavor boost I marinated the Tempeh in a light (but top quality) soy sauce for a few hours. I wanted to bring salt level and flavor up. I then grilled them and I grilled mango slices, and started building my burger. From bottom to top I stacked:
- Bottom bun
- BBQ Sauce
- Patty #1 (with grated pecorino cheese)
- Mango
- Patty #2 (with grated pecorino cheese)
- Mango
- Mache lettuce
- Truffle mayo
- Top bun
I'm gonna try using Tempeh in other dishes, 'cause this one has potential, no doubt. Any one else tried it? What are your experiences?
Here's the Tempeh, I cut it in burger like patties
Grilling them over high direct heat using the SnS (that's grated pecorino cheese on top)
And here it is - pretty darn tasty! Fancy a bite?
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