Tempeh Crumbles With Coconut Rice

Step 1

Whisk coconut milk, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and 1 cup water in a cold medium saucepan to combine. Add rice and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pan and reduce heat to low; cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 13–17 minutes. Remove from heat; let sit (still covered) 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.

Step 2

Meanwhile, toss cucumbers, vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to combine and let sit until ready to serve.

Step 3

Meanwhile, crumble tempeh into small pieces (about the size of a pea). Heat grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add tempeh, shallots, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tempeh is crisped, 11–14 minutes. Add chili crisp, soy sauce, and sesame oil and cook, stirring often, until well coated, about 1 minute. Stir in peanuts.

Step 4

Divide coconut rice and tempeh among shallow bowls and serve with marinated cucumbers and basil alongside for topping.