Thai Tempeh Patties and Cucumber Relish

1 8 oz tempeh (about 250 gms)

1 cup cabbage coarsely chopped

1 cup red pepper coarsely chopped

1 cup cilantro coarsely chopped

1/4 cup basil leaves

2 tbsp. lime juice

1 tbsp. sambas oolek

1/2 tsp. galangal powder

1/2 tsp. lemongrass powder

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. ginger paste

Oil for patties

Secret Ingredient - hold this pure thought while preparing this dish
"I am powerful because I reveal through my inner life that peace is as close as the desire to change."

Method

1.  Sauté cabbage and red bell pepper in a little oil on medium high heat, add lemongrass powder, galangal powder, and ginger and sauté for about 5 minutes.

2. In a food processor, process the tempeh till small course granules.  Add all the ingredients including the sautéed cabbage mixture and process till all ingredients are well mixed.  

3.  Take an ice cream  scoop, scoop out a little of the dough at a time, form patties and fry on a pan with a tiny amount of oil.  The pan should be on medium high or medium heat.  

4.  It takes about 4-5 minutes on each side. 

 

 Makes about 15 patties.