For the tempeh:
8 Tablespoons of shoyu soy sauce
1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
2 cloves of garlic
2 medium dried ancho chiles
2 medium dried chipotle chiles
1 large bay leaf
10 whole peppercorns
In a large pot combine these ingredients and add 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil and add 2 8oz packages of tempeh cut into 1/4 inch slices.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the tempeh with a slotted spoon to a plate and let cool.
For the tomato sauce:
4 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, diced
1 celery stalk, dice
2 medium dired ancho chiles, stemmed
2 medium dired chipotle chiles, stemmed
2 (12oz) cans fire-roasted tomatoes, including juice
1/2 cup vegetable stock
3 Tbs Earth Balance butter
Place a large saute pan over medium heat. Sprinkle the bottom with a pinch of sea salt and heat for 1 minute. Add the oil and heat for 30 seconds, being careful not to let smoke. This will createa nonstick effect. Add the onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, celery and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned. Add the chilies, tomatoes, and the stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
For the black bean puree:
2 TBS olive oil
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 oz) can black beans, including liquid
sea salt and pepper
In a small pot pver medium heat, heat oil for 30 seconds. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the beans and their liquid, season with salt and pepper tp taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Place the beans in a food processor and pulse until pureed.
For the green chile relish:
1 Anaheim chile
1 garlic clove, minced
1 shallot, minced
salt and pepper
Holding the chile with tongs, char over a gas burner intil blackened then peel, seed and finely dice it. (Alternatively, put the chile on a baking sheet under a broiler and cook, turning, until blackened on all sides.) In a small bowl, combine the chile with the rest of the relish ingredients. (We found this to be somewhat of a tedious process for such a small amount of relish, but in the add, the flavors combined perfectly with the rest of the dish and was definitely an important part of the meal.)
To fry the tempeh and serve:
1/2 cup cornmeal
salt and pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge each piece of tempeh in the mixture, coating well. Place a large saute pan over medium heat. Sprinkle the bottom with a pinch of salt and heat for 1 minute. Add the oil and heat for 30 seconds, being careful not to let it smoke. Add the tempeh, in batches if necessary, and cook until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan. Serve with Braised Kale, black bean puree, tomato sauce, and green chile relish.
Source: WFM Recipes