For the sauce marinade:

• 2 to 3 Tbsp low sodium tamari or soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp water
• 1 Tbsp or more sugar
• 2 Tbsp pineapple juice or orange juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp vegan oyster sauce optional
• 1 tsp molasses
• 8 oz Tempeh cubed to 1/2 inch cubes or use Tofu

For the Fried Rice:

• 2 tsp oil
• 5 cloves of garlic chopped
• 1 to 2 hot green or red chilies finely chopped
• 1/2 onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup other veggies like sliced zucchini mushrooms, broccoli etc
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions divided
• 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves I chop these up for more flavor
• 2 cups or more cooked rice I use basmati
• salt and black pepper to taste
• black pepper or red pepper flakes for garnish