Crispy Marinated Fried Tempeh (pan Or Air Fryer)
  1. Slice the tempeh block in half and then into ½” by 3” pieces.

  2. In a shallow bowl, mix all marinade ingredients excluding cornstarch.

  3. Add tempeh to the marinade and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. For a more intense flavor, leave overnight. Reserve leftover marinade for sauce. Note: if marinating overnight, the tempeh may absorb all of the marinade, so none will be left for the sauce. If this happens, see the notes below!

  4. For pan frying: Heat 1 tbsp of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated tempeh and pan-fry for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. This could take longer if the tempeh is very cold.

  5. For air frying: Preheat the air fryer to 380F. Line the basket with parchment paper and cook tempeh for 10-13 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  6. To prepare the sauce: Remove the fried tempeh from the pan. Reduce heat to low and add the reserved marinade. Once it simmers, stir in the cornstarch until well combined. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened, then toss with the fried tempeh.

  7. Serve the tempeh over coconut lime rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with your favorite vegetables.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍽️Main Dish

CuisineAsian

Occasions🍽️Casual Dining📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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