One of the pre-made sandwiches that we sell from the fridges at our Bloor and Spadina locations. Keeps really well, so would be great for a picnic or for a kids lunch. We make both a vegan and a non-vegan version.Tempeh is a traditional soy product originally from Indonesia. It is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form, similar to a very firm vegetarian burger patty. Like tofu, tempeh is made from soybeans, but tempeh is a whole soybean product with different nutritional characteristics and textural qualities. Tempeh's fermentation process and its retention of the whole bean give it a higher content of protein, dietary fibre, and vitamins. It has a firm texture and an earthy, nutty flavour. You will usually find it at health food stores or better grocery stores in the freezer section. Braggs Liquid Aminos (or just Braggs for short) is a certified NON-GMO liquid protein concentrate, derived from soybeans, that contains many essential and non-essential amino acids. It is gluten free, not heated and not fermented, and is used by many as a replacement for tamari and soy sauce.
Recipe Courtesy of Jennifer Houston.
Directions for: Vegetarian BBQ Tempeh Sandwich
Ingredients
BBQ sauce4 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 clove garlic
2 tsp allspice
1 tsp cayenne
cup organic sugar
cup apple cider vinegar
cup water
cup ketchup
4 tsp sesame oil
3 Tbsp Braggs Liquid Aminos or tamari
3 Tbsp molasses
Sandwich4 demi baguettes
cup mayonnaise
2 cup lettuce
16 slices tomato
salt and pepper
12 thin slices of extra old cheddar cheese
12 slices tempeh
16 slices cucumber
Directions
BBQ sauce1. Heat oil in pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, allspice and cayenne. Saute 5 minutes until onion is softened.
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
5. Simmer 30 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Slice tempeh into 16 thin slices and cover with bbq sauce. Let marinate at least an hour, or up to a couple of days.
Sandwich1. Grill tempeh slices and set aside.
2. Cut baguettes in half lengthwise and spread both sides with mayo.
3. Put lettuce on bottom half, top with tomato and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
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