Sticky Ginger Tempeh with Charred Corn & Scallion Salad

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  1. ###Ingredients

    **Sticky Tempeh**

    * 2 tbsp tamari
    * 2 tbsp mirin
    * 1 tbsp light brown sugar
    * 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
    * 1/2 tsp five spice
    * 1/2 tsp vegetable bouillon paste or an extra 1/2 tbsp tamari (optional)
    * 3 tbsp avocado oil or more if needed
    * 1, 8 oz block of tempeh
    * 1 corn on the cob
    * 3 scallions, chopped into 1-in pieces
    * 5 cloves garlic, minced
    * 1 inch ginger, grated or minced
    * 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)

    **Herby Salad**

    * 1/3 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
    * 2 scallions, thinly sliced
    * 1 serrano pepper, thinly sliced (omit if spice intolerant)
    * 1 tbsp pistachios, roughly chopped (optional)
    * 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
    * Kosher salt

    **To Serve**

    * Cooked Jasmine rice or cilantro lime rice
    * Lime wedges for serving

    ###Instructions

    1. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, five spice, and bouillon paste (if using). Set aside.

    1. Prep the Tempeh: Slice the tempeh into thin slabs, then stack and slice crosswise into small bite-sized pieces.

    1. Sauté the Tempeh: Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3 mins, then stir occasionally until golden all over, about 3-5 more mins. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

    1. Cook the Corn: Cut the kernels off the cob. Add another 1 1/2 tbsp oil to the same skillet. Spread corn in a single layer, cook undisturbed for 3-4 mins, then toss and sauté another 2 mins until lightly charred. Season with salt.

    1. Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic and cook for 1 min. Add ginger and white parts of scallions; cook for another min.

    1. Glaze the Tempeh: Return tempeh to the skillet. Pour in the sauce, stirring to coat. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spatula and cook until the sauce thickens and caramelizes around the tempeh, about 2-3 mins. Stir in peas, if using, then remove from heat.

    1. Make the Scallion Salad: In a small bowl, combine cilantro, scallion, pepper, and pistachios. Just before serving, drizzle with sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Toss gently.

    1. Serve over rice and top with some of the salad and a squeeze of lime and enjoy.

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  2. This would be great with soy sauce instead of tamari, dashi (fish bouillon) instead of veggie stock, and chicken instead of tempeh.

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