View source for Cold Noodles with Tempeh


== Description ==
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=== Ingredients ===
* [[tempeh]] croutons:
* 1 Tbs. [[vegetable oil]]
* 1 Tbs. soy sauce or tamari
* 8-oz. pkg. [[tempeh]]
* [[chili powder]]
* 8 oz. [[soba]] or [[udon]] noodles or [[linguine]]
* 1/3 cup natural-style or reduced-fat [[Peanut]] [[butter]]
* 2 Tbs. fresh [[lime juice]]
* 2 Tbs. [[brown sugar#About Brown sugar|light brown sugar]] or [[sucanat]]
* 1/4 tsp. [[red pepper flakes]]
* 2 Tbs. soy sauce or tamari
* 1/4 cup hot [[water]]
* 8 oz. fresh [[bean sprouts|mung bean sprouts]]
* 3 scallions (white and pale green parts), thinly sliced
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh [[cilantro]] or [[parsley]]
* 2 to 3 Tbs. finely chopped [[peanut]]s, optional
== Procedures ==
1. Make croutons: In large skillet, heat [[oil]] and 1 Tbs. soy sauce over medium heat. Break [[tempeh]] into cubes and add to skillet. Cook, stirring often, until nicely browned and crisp. Sprinkle lightly with [[chili powder]] and remove pan from heat.



2. Bring large pot of lightly salted [[water]] to a boil. Add noodles, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook according to package directions, until al dente.



3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together [[Peanut]] [[butter]], [[lime juice]], [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]], [[pepper]] flakes, 2 Tbs. soy sauce or tamari and [[water]]. Set aside.



4. Drain noodles, rinse under cold running [[water]] and drain again. In large serving bowl, combine noodles, [[bean sprouts]], [[tempeh]], scallions, [[cilantro]] and [[peanut]]s if using. Whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature.
=== Other Links ===
== See also ==

[[Category:Chili powder Recipes]]
[[Category:Light brown sugar Recipes]]
[[Category:Lime juice Recipes]]
[[Category:Linguine Recipes]]
[[Category:Pasta Recipes]]
[[Category:Mung bean sprout Recipes]]
[[Category:Soba Recipes]]
[[Category:Sucanat Recipes]]
[[Category:Tempeh Recipes]]
[[Category:Udon Recipes]]