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Spicy Sticky Tempeh

Side dish | Lunch | Snack
This spicy sticky tempeh is delicious with noodles or in a buddha bowl. The airfryer gives a nice and result
prepare

5min

cook

15min

total

20min

Tempeh is a very healthy meat substitute. Because it is made by fermenting whole soybeans, it is a very different product than tofu. Variety is always nice, but out of convenience I still often just choose tofu, since I am more familiar with it. This recipe for spicy sticky tempeh does make me buy tempeh more often.

The recipe is inspired by a recipe from Vegan soul food by Jason Tjon Affo ️. The main difference is that I like to make the marinade a little more moist for an extra sticky result. I also fry the tempeh crispy in the airfryer instead of red cabbage

This spicy sticky tempeh is delicious to serve as a side dish with a variety of meals. Eat this tempeh with a bowl of noodles or on a buddha bowl. Or serve it on a sandwich with some lettuce and pickled red cabbage. Or - like me - just snack on it without anything on the side.

  • You can reduce the bitterness of the tempeh by first steaming it 10 to 15 minutes
  • Do not cut the strips too thick. Rather slightly narrower than 1 cm than wider
  • You can also make this without an airfryer. Heat a thick layer oil in the pan, and fry the tempeh until golden brown, turning it regularly. This is a more laborious method with a fattier result, but very tasty.
  • Make more! It's good the next day too
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ingredients

for 4 people

  • 250 g
    tempeh in reepjes van 1 cm x 2 cm
  • 1 tbsp
    oil
  • ketjap manis
  • 1 tbsp
    maple or agave syrup
  • 0.5tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2tsp
    tomato paste
  • 0.5
    red pepper chopped
  • 1 tbsp
    water

Preparation

step 1

Preheat the airfryer to 200°C. Put the tempeh strips in a bowl and mix with the oil. Fry the tempeh in 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Stir halfway through

step 2

Meanwhile, make the sauce. Mix together the remaining ingredients. It should have the consistency of barbecue sauce. If necessary, add an extra splash of water

step 3

When the tempeh is ready, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil . Fry the tempeh with the sauce for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened a bit and is sticky

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