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    Published: Apr 24, 2021 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Georgia Papas

    Marinated Tempeh

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    marinated tempeh

    Marinated tempeh is one of the easiest ways to eat tempeh, and this recipe is one of the easiest (but tastiest!) ways to do it! But first.. what exactly is tempeh?

    Tempeh is a plant based protein source that originates from Indonesia. Similar to tofu, tempeh is made from soybeans. However, unlike tofu, tempeh is a whole soybean product that is fermented. Tempeh is a whole food that uses fermentation to bond the beans together to form a dense cake. This is done by using the fungus, Rhizopus Oligosporus, also known as the tempeh starter.

    What does tempeh taste like?

    Tempeh has a unique flavour due to the fermentation process which can be described as a chewy texture with a slight nutty taste. The fermented bond gives it a chewy texture, whilst the soybeans are like soft nuts that gently break in your mouth as you chew.

    tempeh

    Tempeh is incredibly good for you!

    Tempeh often polarisises people. You either love it, or hate it. I think it's similar to olives, oysters, or anchovies. You have people who LOVE it, and then those that hate it. The first time I tried tempeh I knew I loved it! This is incredibly lucky because tempeh is one of the best plant based protein and nutrient sources. Just 100 grams of tempeh contains:

    • Calories: 195
    • Protein: 20g
    • Carbs: 8g
    • Fat: 11g
    • Calcium: 7% RDI
    • Iron: 12% RDI
    • Potassium: 9% RDI
    • Vitamin B12: 6% RDI
    • Vitamin B6: 15% RDI
    • Zinc: 14% RDI
    • Magnesium: 19% RDI

    Vegans and vegetarians may often find it difficult to eat foods that contain iron, zinc & vitamin B12. This makes marinated tempeh the perfect addition to any salad bowl, rice bowl, or vegan noodle dish.

    *nutrition facts were taken from here

    chopped tempeh
    Slice the tempeh into squares before marinating

    Marinated Tempeh

    Marinated tempeh is one of the easiest ways to eat tempeh. Tempeh itself can be quite flavourless, but it absorbs flavours with ease. This makes it the perfect ingredient for marinating, more so than any kind of meat!

    marinated tempeh

    There are a million ways to marinate tempeh but this recipe focuses on what is the fastest and packs the biggest punch in flavour. No chopping required. Simply add soy sauce, chili powder, salt, & cumin to the marinade bag!

    marinade bag
    marinade bag

    Marinating and baking method

    1. Slice the tempeh into squares / cubes. I’m using 200 grams of tempeh but you can use whatever is required and simply increase or reduce the other ingredients
    2. Make sure you have a bag with a good seal on it to prevent leaks! If you don’t have a marinade bag you can just use a bowl and toss the tempeh in the liquid. A marinade bags works best though to help the tempeh absorb the flavours
    3. Add tempeh to the bag or bowl
    4. Add ⅓ cup of soy sauce, ½ teaspoon of chilli powder, ½ teaspoon of fine salt, and 1 tablespoon of cumin to the bag / bowl and mix well
    5. Let sit for 10 minutes
    6. Remove from the bag and add to a lined baking tray
    7. Bake in the oven for 7 to 10 minutes
    8. And that’s it! Delicious baked marinated tempeh for lunch or to keep in the fridge for later!

    Ingredient Quantities

    Here I specify that you use ⅓ cup of soy sauce, ½ teaspoon of chilli powder, ½ a teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of cumin for 200 grams of tempeh. If you prefer to use less or more soy sauce this works too. If you choose to add more soy sauce you may wish to reduce the amount of salt you add.

    ½ teaspoon of chilli powder is very mild so if you prefer more spicy then make sure to add more.

    Enjoy!!

    Marinated Tempeh

    Georgia Papas
    4 ingredients, no sugar, no chopping required, marinated tempeh
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 7 minutes mins
    Marinade Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 19 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine indonesian
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 190 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 200g tempeh

    Marinade

    • ⅓ cup soy or tamari sauce
    • ½ teaspoon chilli powder or more if you like it spicy!
    • ½ teaspoon fine salt
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

    Instructions
     

    • Pre heat oven to 180° or 350F
    • Slice fresh tempeh into cubes / squares. About 1-2cm in size
    • Add tempeh, soy sauce, chilli powder, salt & cumin to the marinade bag. Seal the marinade bag and shake until all tempeh is covered and spices have evenly spread
    • Lay marinade bag on its side for 10 mins+
    • Line a baking tray with baking paper. Open the marinade bag and even spread the tempeh on the baking tray. Bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes. Keep an eye on it so it doesnt burn!
    • Remove from the oven and serve!

    Notes

    You can marinate the tempeh for several hours. The minimum recommended time is 10 minutes. 
     
    Once cooled, you can refrigerate for up to 3 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcal
    Keyword Marinated Tempeh, Tempeh
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