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What Is Tempeh And How To Cook It
5 from 9 votes

What Is Tempeh And How To Cook It

Meet tempeh, tofu's protein-packed cousin—and the savory star of this Asian-inspired recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 417 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces tempeh fresh
  • 4 tablespoons tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • spring onions for garnish, sliced
  • black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with baking or parchment paper.
  2. Cut the tempeh into bite-sized cubes.
  3. Place the tempeh cubes in a steamer basket or on a steamer rack and set over a pot with 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a simmer and let the tempeh steam for 15 minutes until half-cooked.
  4. Mix the tamari, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Season with the pepper. 
  5. Place the steamed tempeh in a baking dish, pour over the marinade, and mix until well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
  6. Place the marinated tempeh on the prepared baking tray and bake for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and brush the remaining marinade onto the cubes.
  8. Place the tempeh back in the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, until the cubes are charred around the edges.
  9. Remove the baked tempeh from the oven and transfer to plates. Garnish with spring onions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 417kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 664mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 9IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 149mg (15%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 417

% Daily Value*

Calories 417kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Potassium 664mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 9IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 149mg 15%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.