Sorghum Grain Pilaf Ingredients
1 cup pearl sorghum grains
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp chopped onions
1 tsp whole allspice
1/2 chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped red cabbage
1/2 cup mixed olives
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp sumac powder
Tempeh “Meat”Ball Ingredients:
1 block Tempeh boiled in stock for 20 mins
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
2 tbsp fine chopped onions
2 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp arrowroot powder
Tempeh “Meat”Ball Steps:
– Drain tempeh and crumble into a bowl
– Add in onions, mushrooms, tamari, balsamic vinegar and arrowroot powder; add salt to taste if required
– Mix well and form balls
– Pan fry balls in olive oil and keep aside
Pilaf Steps:
– Pre-soak pearl sorghum grains
– Wash and boil with 2 cups water; add pinch of salt until cooked (discard any remaining water )
– In a frying pan heat olive oil
– Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft
– Add allspice whole berries and sauté
– Add salt, cumin powder, paprika and thyme
– Add red pepper and cabbage, mix well for 2-3 mins until soft
– Add sorghum grains and stir well for 3-5 mins until mixed in
– Turn off heat and transfer to serving bowl
– Garnish with Tempeh “Meat”Balls, cherry tomatoes and olives
Enjoy!