1 tablespoon smoked Hungarian paprika or 1 tablespoon regular paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 garlic cloves minced
2 8 ounce packages tempeh diced into 1-inch pieces
3 large Spanish onions thinly sliced about 6 cups
1 1/2 teaspoons hot Hungarian paprika
6 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in
4 tablespoons cold water
Steps:
Preheat oven to 400F
In large saucepan bring vegetable broth to a simmer Turn off heat; cover to keep warm
In medium bowl combine oil vinegar cider 1 tablespoon paprika salt 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon garlic Add diced tempeh and toss to coat
In large shallow baking dish place tempeh with liquid in single layer Bake uncovered until all liquid has been absorbed about 25 minutes Check often making sure cooking liquid does not burn
Meanwhile in large Dutch oven combine onions 1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika caraway thyme and pepper and 1/4 cup hot broth Cover and cook over medium heat until onions are softened about 10 minutes Add tomato paste and stir well Reduce heat to low and cook covered 10 minutes
In small bowl dissolve cornstarch completely in cold water and add to hot broth Stir with whisk increase heat slightly and return mixture to a simmer Cook whisking until broth thickens about 2 minutes
Add broth to pan with onions and stir until mixture is well blended Remove tempeh from oven and add to pan along with remaining cooking liquid; stir well
Cover pan and bake stirring occasionally 45 minutes Serve hot
