Nasi Goreng with Tempeh & Chilli Peanut Drizzle

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Vegan Prep in 10 High protein 1/3 daily fibre 6 plants Low sat fat

Nasi Goreng with Tempeh & Chilli Peanut Drizzle

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Indonesian
Food group: Vegan

Our vegan twist on Indonesia's national dish. You'll sizzle protein-prich tempeh with Asian aromatics. Add crunchy carrots, sweet green beans and brown rice for fibre. Drizzle with chilli peanut sauce, fresh lime juice and crispy shallots for crunch.

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  1. Bring a large saucepan filled with salted hot water to a boil. Add the rice and boil for 25-30 mins, until cooked, then drain. Trim the beans and cut into thirds. Add the beans to the rice for the final 3-4 mins of cooking.
  2. Make the crispy shallots; finely slice the shallot. Heat a small frying pan with 1 tsp oil on medium heat. Once hot, add the shallot and cook for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally until golden and crispy. Season with sea salt.
  3. Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan or wok with 1 tsp oil on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tempeh pieces and Asian paste. Cook for 3-4 mins, turning regularly, until golden.
  4. Coarsely grate the carrots. Add the ginger paste to the tempeh pan and cook for 4 mins. Add the carrots and cook for another 3-4 mins, until the veg has softened.
  5. Make the peanut sauce; quarter the lime. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, tamari, juice from 2 lime wedges and half the chilli paste (to taste). Mix until smooth, then stir the sauce and the cooked rice into the tempeh pan.
  6. Serve the nasi goreng in bowls, topped with the crispy shallots and remaining lime wedges on the side. Drizzle with the remaining chilli paste (to taste).

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