Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Dry rice noodles | 260 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
 Tempeh, cubed | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent, Bitter · Heating |
 Cabbage, sliced | 280 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, cut thin | 120 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Sesame oil | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 8 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Fresh lime juice | 22 g | Sour · Cooling |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 900 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cook the dry rice noodles in the water until just tender, then drain and rinse briefly with warm water.
- Warm the sesame oil in a wide pan and cook the ginger until fragrant.
- Add the cubed tempeh, sliced cabbage, carrot cut thin in order of cooking time and stir-fry until tender.
- Fold in the drained noodles and rock salt, tossing until evenly hot.
- Remove from the heat, add the lime juice, and serve immediately.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original East or Southeast Asian noodle adaptation)
Rice Noodles with Tempeh and Cabbage is served hot with vegetables and a light sesame-lime finish. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Rice Noodles with Tempeh and Cabbage
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (468g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 93 kcal | 434 kcal |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 18.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.9 g | 65.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 12.1 g |
| Calcium | 28.0 mg | 130.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.57 mg | 2.68 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.2 mg | 75.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 64.7 mg | 302.7 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg | 516 mg |
| Sodium | 118 mg | 554 mg |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg | 1.46 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Manganese | 0.28 mg | 1.33 mg |
| Selenium | 2.2 µg | 10.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.2 mg | 29.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 54.3 µg | 254.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.10 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12.4 µg | 57.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.50 mg | 2.34 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 11.5 µg | 54.0 µg |
| Choline | 3.1 mg | 14.6 mg |
