Grilled Tempeh Steak

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 -3 lbs tempeh
• marinade
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/8 cup water
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and minced (about 3/4 tablespoons.)
• 1/8 cup chinese five spice powder, plus a dash
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 green onion, cut into 1-inch lengths and finely slivered

Recipe

• 1 score tempeh on both sides, making shallow diagonal cuts about 1/4-inch apart. cut tempeh into 6 portions and spread out in one layer in a baking dish.
• 2 combine marinade ingredients in a bowl, and pour over tempeh, turning to coat both sides. marinate in refrigerator for at least 24 hours, turning pieces several times.
• 3 preheat barbecue and grill 5 to 7 minutes on each side. remove to a serving platter and garnish with the slivered green onion. save leftover marinade to use as a dipping sauce for a future recipe. serves 6.