Granadiersky pochod with roasted tempeh

Ingredients

Granadiersky pochod (about 2.3 kg finished dish)

• Boiled potatoes (riced) – 1.5 kg
• Fliačky (small square pasta, dry) – 500 g
• Leek – 250 g
• Vegetable oil – 70 ml
• Salt – 15 g (2½ tsp)

Spices

• Crushed caraway – 3 g (½ tsp)
• Smoked paprika – 5 g (1 tsp)
• Sweet paprika – 5 g (1 tsp)
• Ground black pepper – 2 g (½ tsp)

Roasted tempeh (about 700 g finished)

• Smoked tempeh – 700 g
• Oil for frying – 40 ml

Beetroot and carrot salad (about 500 g)

• Cooked beetroot – 300 g
• Raw carrots – 200 g
• Apple cider vinegar – 25 ml
• Agave syrup – 15 ml (1 tbsp)
• Ginger shot (or fresh ginger) – 20 ml (or 10 g grated)
• Salt – 5 g (½ tsp)
• Black pepper – 1 g (a pinch)

Method

Granadiersky pochod

1. Cook the fliačky in salted water until tender, drain and rinse.
2. Heat the oil in a pan, add the finely chopped leek and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add the spices (caraway, paprika, black pepper) and let them bloom.
4. Mix in the riced potatoes, stir, then add the cooked fliačky.
5. Season with salt and fold gently so the flavors come together.

Tempeh

1. Cut the tempeh into cubes and fry in oil until golden (about 6–8 minutes).
2. You can add it straight into the granadiersky pochod or serve it separately on top.

Beetroot and carrot salad

1. Grate the beetroot on a coarse grater and the carrots more finely.
2. Add the apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, ginger, salt and pepper.
3. Mix and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.

Serving

Plate 230 g of granadiersky pochod, 70 g of roasted tempeh and 50 g of beetroot salad. You can garnish with parsley leaves or chives.

Key ingredients

Tempeh

Fermented soy — protein plus probiotic potential, easier to digest than tofu.

Carrot

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) for skin and eyesight, fibre, natural sweetness.

Ginger

Warming; supports digestion and circulation, anti-inflammatory; traditionally used for nausea and cold.

Cumin

Supports digestion and eases bloating; a source of iron.

Red bell pepper

High in vitamin C and antioxidants; sweet once roasted.

Grana Padano cheese

A hard aged cheese; concentrated umami and calcium.

Potatoes

Complex carbohydrates, potassium and vitamin C; a filling side.

Beetroot

Betaine and nitrates; traditionally supports the liver and circulation.

Leek

Gentle leek sweetness; prebiotic fibre.

Why it’s good for the body

• Tempeh is a quality plant protein and a source of probiotics.
• Potatoes and pasta make a balanced combination of carbohydrates.
• Beetroot and carrots traditionally support blood formation and detoxification.
• Ginger and vinegar aid digestion and add freshness.

Traditional and functional notes on the ingredients — not medical claims.

Notes

• For an extra-smooth granadiersky pochod, add a few spoonfuls of stock or plant milk.
• You can marinate the tempeh in soy sauce and smoked paprika for a bolder flavor.
• The salad tastes best after resting for at least 30 minutes.