Cooking Tempeh Like A Masterchef: Tips and Tricks on making Delicious Tempeh Dishes

Cooking Tempeh Like A Masterchef: Tips and Tricks on making Delicious Tempeh Dishes

  • Prep Time 15 mins
  • Cooking Time 30 mins
  • Serves 2

Tempeh is one of the most versatile plant-based ingredients that can be cooked in different ways to mimic varied characteristics. Whether you have previously cooked with Tempeh or you are a clean slate in this matter, Tempeh is easy to cook and can be prepared by anyone. Below is a thorough guide to marinate, cook, season and store tempeh in the most efficient way.

How to Cook Tempeh?

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Before we go to the recipes, let us go through some of the tips that we can follow to effectively work with this ingredient.

There are two basic things to keep in mind while cooking with Tempeh- 

  • Tempeh loves flavour and has to be seasoned liberally. Season/marinate your Tempeh liberally with spices/marinade of your choice for best results.
  • Sautee your seasoned Tempeh for 5-7 mins before using it in your recipe of choice. This allows the Tempeh to soak in the flavours and gives it a nice texture.

You can also explore the pre-marinated tempeh cubes we offer that come soaked in flavours and just need to be pan-tossed in a bit of oil before adding to your recipe. If you are wondering about how to cook tempeh, then we are here to hand hold you through the process.

Tempeh can be used in multiple forms- as cubes, minced, grated or mashed. Pick the form that will suit your recipe best. Cubes work great for curries, snacks and stir-fries while the mince is a great choice for making a stuffing or patties.

You can either use a hand grater or hand crumble the Tempeh for mincing it.The minced tempeh can then be used to make tempeh patties for a tempeh burger, or it can be incorporated in various recipes to add texture and body to the delicacy.

There are numerous ways to cook your Tempeh and we have highlighted some of the traditionalt tempeh recipes below. It is a very versatile food and you can choose from our Cubed, Minced or Mashed variants to create your own tempeh recipes as well..

Choosing Form- Cubed, Minced or Mashed TempehTempeh

Tempeh can be used in multiple forms- as cubes, minced, grated or mashed. Pick the form that will suit your recipe best. Cubes work great for curries, snacks and stir-fries while the mince is a great choice for making a stuffing or patties.

You can either use a hand grater or hand crumble the Tempeh for mincing it.The minced tempeh can then be used to make tempeh patties for a tempeh burger, or it can be incorporated in various recipes to add texture and body to the delicacy. You can also use minced tempeh to make Scrambled Tempeh (Tempeh Bhurji).

Tempeh can be used in various cooking styles as well:

Pan-Fried/ Sauteed Tempeh

Pan-fried Tempeh is a beautiful method of tempeh preparation. Season/marinate the cubed Tempeh as per recipe and then pan toss it with a bit of oil for 5-7 mins. You can also stir fry it along with vegetables and condiments of your choice.The tempeh should be cooked on both sides until they become golden brown. The sauteed tempeh can be added to your delicacies ( Curries, stir-fries, salads, rolls, bowls, tacos etc) or can be served with your choice of dipping sauces. It is one of the easiest tempeh dinner recipes.

Steamed/Thawing Tempeh

Steaming is an excellent method of tempeh preparation. Steaming Tempeh softens the texture and gives it a different feel when compared to pan-tossing it. Steam the tempeh for 15 minutes until soft and warmthen and add it to soups, curries or sauces. The steamed Tempeh can also be seasoned and sauteed before being used in a recipe. 

Grilling Tempeh

Grilling the tempeh will work wonders if you love a charred texture and an overall smoky flavour. Coat the Tempeh cubes with a spiced marinade or your favourite sauces and skewer them onto metal skewers. You can also select from the variety of pre-marinated tempeh cubes available at Hello Tempayy.

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Ingredients

  • 200 g

    Tawa Masala Tempayy Cubes

  • 2 Nos

    Sliced Onions

  • 1/4 each

    Sliced bell peppers

  • 1 Tsp

    Jeera powder

  • 1 Nos

    Cubed onion

  • 1 Tsp

    Chat Masala

  • 1/2 Tsp

    Salt To Taste

  • 2 Tsp

    Oil

  • 2 Tsp

    Fresh Corriander

  • 2 Tsp

    Kasuri methi

  • Chapathi/ Indian bread of choice

  • 2 Tbsp

    Mint Chutney

Filling

  1. Sautee Tawa Masala Tempayy cubes for 4-5 mins and keep aside.

  2. Heat some oil in a pan and sautee sliced onions till transclucent.

  3. Add the peppers and the sauteed Tempayy cubes and give it a good toss.

  4. Add jeera powder, chat masala, fresh coriander and salt. Stir well for couple of minutes. Keep aside.

Kathi Roll

  1. Layer the roti with mint chutney, sauteed Tempayy cubes filling.

  2. Roll the roti, cut into two and serve with mint chutney.

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Using Natural Tempeh Cubes

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Tempeh is one of the best natural vegetarian sources of protein with a high protein and fibre content thanks to the natural fermentation process. For even the most inexperienced cook, the preparation of Tempeh is simple: simply unbox and use as cubes or mince the Tempeh, season/ marinate it liberally with your choice of spices, and sautee the Tempeh with a bit of oil for five to seven minutes. ...

Tempeh is plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free, with 19 grams of protein per 100 grams and only 1.6 grams of net carbs.

It has a mild nutty flavour and a slightly spongy, solid texture. Because the tempeh cubes absorb flavours well , we recommend seasoning even the flavoured cubes if you want the flavour to pop.

Thanks to the porous nature of tempeh, it absorbs the flavours of whatever it's mixed with and helps make a tempeh biryani that is quick to cook yet packs a savoury punch.

If you want the original taste of biryani but want to make it at home, we are here with a quick vegetarian biryani recipe for you to savour at lunch or at dinner!

Get yourself ready for a quick tempeh lunch today and smash your nutrition goals!