Facon Bacon

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 Servings

fennel seeds (1 tsp (5 mL))
cumin seeds (1 tsp (5 mL))
soy sauce (1 tbsp (15 mL))
garlic cloves, crushed (3)
ground black pepper (1/8 tsp (0.6 mL))
water (1 c (240 mL))
tempeh, sliced into bacon shapes (8 oz (227 g))

Directions

1. Toast fennel and cumin in a dry skillet over medium heat.

   
   
   

2. Grind the spices and return to the skillet.

   
   
   

3. Add soy sauce (1 tbsp [15 mL] may suffice), garlic, black pepper, and water. Set skillet to simmer.

   
   
   

4. Add the sliced tempeh and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.

   
   
   

5. Then place the tempeh on a nonstick or oiled cookie sheet and broil until crisp (about 7 to 8 minutes), then turn and broil again.

   
   
   

6. The marinade will keep for one week refrigerated.

   
   
   

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