You Will Love the Asian Flavors in This Tempeh Recipe!

By
Milly R
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Tempeh is a great meat alternative and this Asian-inspired recipe is amazing!

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of gochujang or another type of chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
  • 1-inch piece of ginger
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 8 oz package of tempeh
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Start by mixing together the soy sauce, chili paste of your choice, vinegar, lime juice, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  2. Take a grater and grate the ginger and the garlic into the bowl with the other ingredients. Mix well.
  3. Then, cut the tempeh into wedges, cubes, planks, or any type of shape you like. If you cut them into planks or wedges, make sure to cut them in half so they’re thinner and fry better.
  4. Then, marinate the tempeh in the marinade in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or several hours.
  5. Heat up a pan over medium-high heat and then add in the olive oil.
  6. Drop in the pieces of tempeh, but not the marinade yet.
  7. After cooking on the first side for 5-7 minutes, flip them over, and pour over the marinade.
  8. Cook for another 5-7 minutes and serve with brown rice, quinoa, or anything else you like!
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I had to share this evening's dinner with you. I was a little nervous about it – my first time making "facon". Now as most meat-eating people will agree, there's not much that can compete with good bacon ?, however I was pretty keen to give this a go and convince my meat-loving husband this wasn't a bad alternative. Hence the nervousness. However I was pleasantly surprised – he ate it all, and apparently enjoyed it (or so he told me ?). In any case, I loved it, so tasty!!! ? .. What's the meat alternative made from – well this one is made from tempeh – a fermented soy bean product. Tempeh is a great probiotic and we know that we are all in need of getting a good dose of fermented food to maintain a healthy gut. I love the texture and taste of tempeh, and it's so easy to cook! And plus mine had added sea vegetables (arame and hiziki) = added minerals and antioxidants + added taste ? .. My recipe is inspired by @dr.vivian who cooks amazing facon – check her out if you haven't already. I've served my facon with sticky rice, some stir fried vegetables and a chilli bean sauce (another dose of fermented food)! .. Recipe 200g tempeh – sliced thinly 1/3 cup water 3 tablespoons tamari 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chilli flakes 2 tablesooons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon maple syrup .. 1. Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes then pour over the tempeh. Leave to cool and marinade for minimum 2-3 hours. 2. When ready to eat, heat a non stick frying pan, spray with oil and place the tempeh in, marinade and all, and cook till nicely browning on both sides. Transfer to an air fryer or place under a grill until nice and crispy. Serve warm. Enjoy!

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