Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Tempeh, cubed | 320 g | Sweet, Astringent, Bitter · Heating |
 Red bell pepper, sliced | 300 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green bell pepper, sliced | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent, Pungent · Heating |
 Spring onion | 60 g | Pungent, Sweet · Heating |
 Sesame oil | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, julienned | 8 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 80 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cut the cubed tempeh and sliced red bell pepper and sliced green bell pepper into small, even pieces and keep them close to the stove.
- Heat the sesame oil in a wide pan and cook the ginger until aromatic.
- Add the ingredients in order from firmest to softest, tossing after each addition.
- Sprinkle in the water and rock salt with the spring onion; cover for three minutes.
- Uncover and toss over lively heat until tender-crisp and glossy, then serve immediately.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original East or Southeast Asian stir-fry adaptation)
Tempeh Bell Pepper Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. 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 Tempeh Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (242g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 94 kcal | 228 kcal |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 17.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 2.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | 4.6 g |
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 13.5 g |
| Calcium | 45.6 mg | 110.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.18 mg | 2.87 mg |
| Magnesium | 34.0 mg | 82.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 102.1 mg | 247.5 mg |
| Potassium | 254 mg | 616 mg |
| Sodium | 166 mg | 403 mg |
| Zinc | 0.51 mg | 1.23 mg |
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Manganese | 0.50 mg | 1.21 mg |
| Selenium | 0.07 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 55.6 mg | 134.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 55.0 µg | 133.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.68 mg | 1.65 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15.9 µg | 38.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.15 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.30 mg | 3.16 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 28.0 µg | 68.0 µg |
| Choline | 3.3 mg | 8.1 mg |
