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Sweet & spicy sticky tempeh

Updated: May 13, 2023



Ingredients

A block of tempeh (defrosted ) 150g

1tbsp cornstarch

About 2tbsp olive oil

1tsp chopped garlic(optional


Sauce

4tsp soy sauce

2tsp raw cane sugar

2tsp Hon mirin

1tsp Gochujang

1tsp roasted sesame oil

1tsp chopped garlic &ginger


Toppings

Chopped onions

Roasted sesame seeds



Preparation.

Tempehs are sold frozen but can be defrosted in the fridge overnight.

There are so many marinated tempeh in stores but this is the natural

non seasoned tempeh.


STEP 1

Slice tempeh in a bite size pieces.



STEP 2

Sprinkle about 1tbsp cornstarch on both side.


STEP 3

Warm some oil on a frying pan. (garlic is optional)




STEP 4

Pan-fry the tempeh slices for about 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and firm on both sides.

Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.



STEP 5

When the tempeh slices are crispy on both sides, raise the temperature of the pan,

Heat the sauce and toss with it .(It takes about 15 seconds)

Turn off the heat immediately as the sauce will burn.

STEP 6

Transfer sticky tempeh slices to a bowl to serve.



Enjoy with your choice of toppings ,grains or /and salads.








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