Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 260 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Tempeh, cubed small | 240 g | Sweet, Astringent, Bitter · Heating |
 Carrot, diced | 120 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Green beans, cut | 120 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Sesame oil | 17 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 760 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the white rice until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Warm the Sesame oil in a heavy pot and bloom the cumin.
- Add the cubed small tempeh, diced carrot, green beans cut and drained grain; stir for one minute.
- Pour in the water and add the rock salt; cover and cook on low heat until the grain is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest off the heat for eight minutes, then lift the grains gently and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary Indian grain-pot cooking)
Tempeh Vegetable Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. 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 Vegetable Rice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (381g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 109 kcal | 414 kcal |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 17.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.2 g | 61.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 11.5 g |
| Calcium | 31.2 mg | 118.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.40 mg | 5.32 mg |
| Magnesium | 21.1 mg | 80.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 68.2 mg | 260.0 mg |
| Potassium | 130 mg | 495 mg |
| Sodium | 138 mg | 524 mg |
| Zinc | 0.42 mg | 1.59 mg |
| Copper | 0.14 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Manganese | 0.42 mg | 1.62 mg |
| Selenium | 2.6 µg | 10.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg | 5.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 68.6 µg | 261.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.6 µg | 17.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.27 mg | 4.86 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 73.9 µg | 281.6 µg |
| Choline | 2.9 mg | 11.2 mg |
