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How To make Rice & Peas with Tempeh

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2 c Uncooked brown rice
1/2 c Unsweetened coconut
2 1/2 tb Oil
4 c Water
1/2 Cinnamon stick
2 c Cooked black-eyed peas
3 Bay leaves
1 md Onion, chopped
3 Garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c Vegetable oil
1/2 sm Chili
1/2 Red or green bell pepper
8 oz Tempeh, cubed
1 pn Fennel seeds
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper
2 Scallions, chopped
Saute rice & coconut in 2 1/2 tb oil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add water & cinnamon stick. Cover pot & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simer for 40 minutes, or till all the water has evaporated. Cook black-eyed peas with bay leaves (1 c dried = 2 c cooked) in salted water for 20 minutes or till tender. Drain & remove bay leaves. Keep warm. Saute onion & garlic in oil til lonions soften. Stir in chili & bell pepper & saute for a couple of minutes. Add the tempeh, fennel, salt & pepper & lower heat. Stir frequently & cook covered til the tempeh is golden brown & a littel crisp. Combine all the ingredients & serve with hot sauce. Alternately, combine everything & toss in a moderate oven for 10 minutes to warm everything through. Top with scallions. "Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant Cookbook"

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