This protein-rich tempeh recipe is an ideal dinner or side dish idea. This method uses an air fryer, but there are alternative ways to cook (by baking or frying) if you don't have one
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz block of tempeh plain
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika optional
- 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 large scallion finely slices
- 1 tsp sesame seeds black or white
Instructions
Advanced Instructions: Steaming (optional) & Marinating
- Cut the block of tempeh into ½-inch cubes
- Place the cubes in steaming insert, cover, and steam over boiling water for 10 minutes
- Once at room temperature, place the tempeh cubes into a container or a zip bag. Pour in the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, pepper, and smoked paprika and shake or mix. Make sure every piece is coated, and then cover the container or seal the bag. Let marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight (for deeper flavor)
Cooking instructions
- Preheat the air fryer (if your air fryer model requires preheating)
- Carefully scoop out your marinated tempeh, allowing any excess marinade to drip off, and add it to the air fryer basket
- Cook at 350 for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through
- Transfer the air fried tempeh to a serving bowl, drizzle with the sweet chili sauce, and mix well. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds