Simple Easy Tasty Vegetarian Tempeh Taocoh - Indonesian Cuisine

taoco

🥗Healthier: miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso adds umami flavor while being more accessible.

tempeh

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is a lower-calorie alternative, while seitan is a protein-rich option.

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil (or 2 spoons if using a flat spatula).

Sauté ginger until bright and shiny.

Add onions and cook until golden brown and fragrant.

Stir in the taoco (soybean paste) to release its aromatic goodness.

Add sliced tomatoes and stir-fry until aromatic.

Introduce hot chilies and stir-fry everything together.

Add tempeh and broad beans, stir-frying until the beans turn vibrant green.

Add portobello mushrooms for extra flavor.

Season with a pinch of salt and a touch of coconut sugar.

Add a splash of water to coat all ingredients with gravy and cover the pan.

Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning as needed.

Switch off the heat when satisfied with the flavor.

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