Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Stir-Fried Tempeh with Basil Leaves

Simple, easy and yet nutritious dish. Toast the tempeh if you don’t like pan-fried or deep-fried.

Preparation: 10 mins, Cooking time: 10 mins

Ingredients (serves 2)
° 2 pieces fresh tempeh, diced
° 50g or small handful basil leaves
° ½ red chilli, seeded and sliced
° 1-1½ tablespoons olive oil
° salt or five spices salt to taste

Method
1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or non-stick pan. Place tempeh in and pan fry until golden yellow. Drain well on kitchen paper if desired and set aside.
2. Pour ½ tablespoon oil in work. Throw in the basil leaves, chilli and stir-fry briskly for a moment.
3. Toss in the tempeh and season to taste with salt or five spices salt.
4. Dish up and serve immediately.
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousWednesday, January 23, 2008 at 12:25:00 PM GMT+8

    Are basil leaves same as curry leaves?

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  2. a veg*n @ Blog*SpotThursday, January 24, 2008 at 11:35:00 AM GMT+8

    Hi Veggie Bun

    Basil leaves is different from Curry leaves and Laksa Leaves. It is a bit difficult to get. It is used in Thai Green Curry.

    The current price 50cents for a bundle, quite ok. Sheng Siong Supermarket sell it, Prime Supermarket @ Admirality, says it sell on Sunday only and some wet market sell them too.

    Cheers

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  3. dreamySunday, January 27, 2008 at 9:14:00 AM GMT+8

    Can the basil leaves substitute normal basil powder ?

    I didnt know it was sold here thanks!

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  4. a veg*n @ Blog*SpotSunday, January 27, 2008 at 4:23:00 PM GMT+8

    Hi Dreamy

    I have never try that, but i think so. The fresh herb should be even much better.

    Cheers :)

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  5. JamieSunday, March 22, 2009 at 9:08:00 PM GMT+8

    i'm trying this tomorrow with frozen tempeh. no fresh ones here. and also basil from my own garden! wish me luck!

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  6. a veg*n @ Blog*SpotTuesday, March 24, 2009 at 10:27:00 AM GMT+8

    Good Luck Jamie, no problem for you, I am very sure. Fresh Basil leaves from your garden, WOW!

    Cheers :)

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  7. Basil seedMonday, March 28, 2011 at 12:21:00 PM GMT+8

    I must try your recipe, simple yet delicious with basil leaves around that add aroma and taste.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  8. a veg*n @ Blog*SpotSaturday, April 2, 2011 at 8:07:00 PM GMT+8

    Hi Basil Seed,
    You are welcome. Thank for the comment and thank for liking it.

    Cheers :)

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