Andouille Tempeh Dirty Rice

This is the first step towards Dirty Rice Tamales.  We copied the spice combination of an authentic Andouille sausage recipe and marinated the tempeh in that solution overnight.  Tomorrow we will add whole mixture and marinade to a pot with 2 cups of rice and 3 cups of water and some onion, celery and bell pepper.

You’ll have most of the ingredients ready to go in your kitchen already.

First we crumble the tempeh until it’s crumbly.

Then  we add all of the herbs and spices. 1 teaspoon each of Oregano, Thyme, Paprika, Sage, Sea Salt, Thyme and File Gumbo (ground Sassafrass) - then add 1/2  teaspoon each of cracked red pepper and black pepper

Finish by adding enough water to cover and 2 tablespoons Canola oil and mix well.  Refrigerate overnight and enjoy your fantastic dirty rice tomorrow!