This tempeh fried steak is a delicious vegan alternative to meat steaks. These tempeh steaks can be grilled, sautéed, or even baked for a quick and easy vegan meal option, though frying or sautéing brings out their flavor best. Tempeh absorbs the flavors of a gravy, sauce, or seasoning, and when fried, it develops a soft-crispy texture.
What is Tempeh?
Tempeh is made from soybeans fermented into a cake or block with Rhizopus oligosporus, a fungus that aids in lactic acid production and digestion. It is high in protein and less processed than tofu.
When preparing tempeh, a good marinade or sauce is essential since tempeh on its own is slightly astringent. This fermented bean readily absorbs flavors. The spicy tahini sauce in this recipe offers a blast of spicy, salty, and sweet notes that complement the meaty, umami taste of the tempeh steak. Try this recipe and enjoy a satisfying meal.
Tempeh Steak with Tahini Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 blocks tempeh (250 gm / 18 oz)
- 1/2 cup peanut oil
- For the Sauce:
- 2.5 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli sauce (optional)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple pulp
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy-miso sauce
Instructions
Slice the tempeh lengthwise into halves to resemble steak portions.
Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tempeh steaks for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Alternatively, shallow fry the steaks using 2 teaspoons of peanut oil.
For the Sauce:
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, tahini, coconut sugar, lemon juice, chilli sauce (optional), and ginger powder; mix well.
Heat 2 teaspoons of sesame oil in a skillet, add smoked paprika, and sauté for 30 seconds. Then add fresh pineapple pulp and simmer for a few minutes.
Pour in the soy sauce and tahini mixture, season with cumin and turmeric powder, stir, and cook until the sauce thickens to a sticky consistency.
Stir in soy-miso sauce and simmer for 1 minute.
Add the fried tempeh steaks into the sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated, and let them soak in for 5 minutes.
Serve hot with plain rice or rice noodles.
Nutrition
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500.0 Calories
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30.0g Carbohydrates
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0.0mg Cholesterol
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35.0g Fat
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8.0g Fiber
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20.0g Protein
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800.0mg Sodium
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0.0g Trans fat
Notes
For a quick accompaniment, steam broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and potatoes. Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with any leftover sauce, and serve hot.
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