Step 1

Set rice to cook if using.

Step 2

Cut tempeh into ¾ inch cubes, place in a medium pot, and cover with water (just enough to reach the top of the tempeh). Add soy sauce and salt.  Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk together the Sticky Sesame Stir-Fry Sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set by the stove.

Step 4

After the tempeh has simmered for 10 minutes, feel free to steam broccoli florets overtop of the tempeh.  If the pot needs a little more liquid, add more water (again to the level of the tempeh), place the broccoli florets over the tempeh, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.  Using tongs, remove the broccoli and set it aside. Drain the tempeh and pat dry.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil  over medium heat. Season the oil with salt and pepper. Carefully add the tempeh to the seasoned oil and brown each side until deeply golden. Take your time here!  Pour in the sauce, reducing by half, spooning the sauce over the tempeh. It will thicken as it reduces. Turn heat off and taste and adjust salt level and heat level to your taste.

Step 6

Divide rice among bowls and top with steamed broccoli and any other veggies. Divide tempeh. Sprinkle with scallions and spoon with optional Soy Joy Sauce!