Jul 14 2026

The Mountain ★ Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Layers of organic brown long-grain rice, sautéed kale, and fried local Smiling Hara Hempeh, topped with our sweet and tangy, tahini-based Korean BBQ sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice

    Rinse the organic brown long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions, typically in a pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 45 minutes or until tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Kale

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped kale and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until wilted and tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Hempeh

    Slice the Smiling Hara Hempeh into bite-sized pieces. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and fry the hempeh pieces over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Dish

    In a bowl, layer the cooked brown rice, followed by the sautéed kale, and top with the fried hempeh. Drizzle with the sweet and tangy tahini-based Korean BBQ sauce as desired.

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