Dinner for 2

Sesame Lemongrass Tempeh Noodles

Name: Sesame Lemongrass Tempeh Noodles
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 8 oz tempeh; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 inch ginger minced; 1/3 cup finely chopped lemongrass; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 3 1/2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional); 1/3 cup water; 1 tsp sesame oil; 8 oz rice noodles; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp or more sesame oil; 1/4 cup green onions; black pepper or pepper flakes (optional)

$11.92for 440 minServes 2

Rice noodles are tossed with savory sesame sauce and browned tempeh crumbles flavored with lemongrass, ginger, and garlic.

Sesame Lemongrass Tempeh Noodles with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 8 oz$0.17/oz typical	8 oz	$1.36Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.66Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.59Typical price
	Ramen and Asian noodles, 8 oz$0.18/oz typical	8 oz	$1.44Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.96

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceHoney or maple syrupHot sauceAsian sauces and pastesVinegarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

Vietnamese Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.98 per serving$11.92 for 4

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Ingredients

8 oz tempeh
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 inch ginger minced
1/3 cup finely chopped lemongrass
1/4 cup chopped green onion
3 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
2 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional)
1/3 cup water
1 tsp sesame oil
8 oz rice noodles
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp or more sesame oil
1/4 cup green onions
black pepper or pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Crumble the tempeh into a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic, ginger, lemongrass, green onion, soy sauce, maple syrup, optional sriracha, and water.
Simmer the tempeh mixture for 15 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions, then drain.
Whisk the noodle soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a large bowl.
Toss the noodles with the sauce and top with tempeh, green onions, and optional pepper flakes.

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