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Peanut butter tempeh
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Resting time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Easy breezy peanut butter tempeh that goes perfectly with any Asian-inspired lunch boxes

Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, AsianFusion
Keyword: healthy lunch, meatless, tempeh, tempeh, meatless lunch, plant-based protein, vegan, soybean
Servings: 4
Calories: 142 kcal
Author: H.P.
Ingredients
  • 250 gr tempeh half a block, cut in 2x4 pieces or in strips (See note for tip on how to enhance the flavours)
  • 2 tbsp ~ 35gr smooth peanut butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger OR ½ tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tbsp ~ 15ml low-sodium soy sauce OR 1.5 tbsp coconut aminos which is lower in sodium and sweeter in taste
  • ½ lime juiced
  • 1 tsp honey + ½ cup of water OR replaced by 50-70ml of fresh orange juiced I often use the latter as the tangy sweetness of orange goes extremely well with ginger and soy
  • 1 fresh chili minced OR ½ tsp dried chili flakes if you like it spicy (Optional)
  • 1-2 tbsp warm water
Instructions
To make the tempeh
  1. To make the marinade, mix all ingredients except the Tempeh in a bowl.
  2. Whisk until everything is smoothly combined into a semi-thick liquid.
  3. Place tempeh into a Ziploc bag, pour in the marinade
  4. Massage the bag so that every piece of our tempeh is coated
  5. Place the bag in the fridge for 20-30mins so that all the liquid and flavours are fully absorbed
  6. In the meantime, pre-heat the oven to 175C.
  7. Line the baking tray with baking paper
  8. Evenly spread tempeh strips onto the tray
  9. Bake at 175C for 12 mins
  10. Pause to flip side then continue to bake for another 12 mins
Serving & garnishing
  1. Peanut butter dressing
  2. Topped with crushed dry-roasted peanuts, chopped coriander and mint if these are also your favorites
Recipe Notes

A simple trick to make tempeh even more loveable and spices is to steam (NOT boil!!!) it for about 10-mins. Not only will this step neutralise the distinct nutty taste but will also make out tempeh more absorbent of herbs and spices used, as well as to shorten the baking time. 3-in-1 win-win-win!!!