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Jamaican Tempeh Nuggets

Enjoy these tasty bites as an hors d’oeuvre or main course. The zesty jerk spice mixture is also good on grilled vegetables.

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Bean Sprout Salad

This refreshing and crunchy salad is typical of the traditional accompaniments to a Korean meal.

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Rice & Stir Fry Vegetables

Koreans often serve rice with spicy stir-fried vegetables. This dish, called bi bim bap, is wonderful served with fried tofu and accompanied by kimchi or a bean sprout salad.

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Indonesian Coconut Rice

Coconut-flavored rice can be a one-dish feast. For extra flavor, toast the coconut in a dry pan before using. For special occasions, Indonesians sometimes shape the rice into a tower and garnish it with vegetables, peanuts or toasted coconut.

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Indonesian Tempeh

Tempeh cooked in coconut milk is a typical Indonesian preparation. In this recipe, the tempeh is first poached in water to mellow its flavor and improve digestibility. It tastes best served over freshly cooked rice and garnished with wedges of fresh lime and tomato.

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Carbonada with Seitan

Fresh fruit—peaches or pears, depending on what’s in season—provides a wonderful complement to the savory ingredients. Pair carbonada with grilled rustic bread and a fresh green salad, or toss over quinoa, pasta, or rice.

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Vegan Sausage Stew

There are many versions of this Southern favorite that tastes even better the day after it’s made. Liquid Smoke is a hickory flavoring which is judiciously added near the end of the cooking time to add a pleasant smoked nuance to the stew.

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Tempeh with Papaya Relish

The papaya relish is also delicious with sautéed seitan, tofu, or even veggie burgers.

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Coconut Cashew Rice

Coconut is a frequent addition to rice dishes in areas of the world such as Indonesia, where both crops are harvested. The fragrant spices and wonderful textures combine with ease of preparation for this almost-decadent rice dish.

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Tempeh with Peanut Sauce

The sauce is so delicious you may want to eat it with a spoon, but save some for the tempeh. This tastes wonderful served over Basmati or Jasmine rice. The sauce is also good over tofu or tossed with cooked vegetables or noodles.

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Coconut Sticky Rice

A frequent offering on Thai restaurant dessert menus, this exotic creation is a soothing finale to a spicy meal.

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Coconut Pudding

Known as haupia in Hawaii, this pudding is a delightful way to enjoy the flavor of coconut.