If you are a fan of stir-fries, ramen, sushi, and more you're going to love this Asian-Inspired Tempeh marinade. It hints at eastern flavors without necessarily being of a certain cuisine. This makes the finished tempeh quite versatile.
What's in Asian-Inspired Tempeh?
The ingredients for this tempeh marinade are pretty simple and can be found at most chain grocery stores:
- hoisin sauce
- fresh ginger
- garlic
- chili garlic paste
- tamari
- rice vinegar
Some substitutions that would work here: soy sauce or liquid aminos for the tamari and cider vinegar for the rice vinegar.
In the photos here, I've used Luv Tempeh's Radzuki variety. With a base of adzuki beans it fits right in with the Asian flavors. Our Sesame Delightful would also be an excellent choice.
If you don't have access to our tempeh, tradition soy tempeh that you find in many grocery stores will work. Depending on the brand, you might want to steam it for 15 minutes first to remove the bitterness.
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How do you make Asian-Inspired Tempeh?
This recipe is easy!
First, cut the tempeh into whatever shape you'd like. I chose planks here.
Next, whisk together all of your marinade ingredients in a container large enough to hold it and the tempeh.
Refrigerate the tempeh for an hour or overnight to let the flavors soak in.
Bake for 20 minutes turning halfway through the cooking time.
How do you use this tempeh?
My favorite way to use this asian-inspired marinated tempeh is to add it to my favorite creamy sesame ramen (comment if you want me to post that recipe.) But the flavors of this marinade don't scream out a specific cuisine so it goes well in many different types of dishes.
Try this tempeh in your favorite stir-fry, popped on top of a salad, in a noodle dish like Pad Thai or even in your next batch of home made sushi.
Asian-Inspired Tempeh
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Radzuki, or any Luv Tempeh chickpea variety
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Dice tempeh in 1/2" cubes.
- Combine all remaining ingredients in a container large enough to hold it and the tempeh. Stir until combined.
- Add tempeh to the marinade and stir to coat. Refrigerate for at least one hour or up to 24 hours.
- Spread tempeh on a baking sheet covered with parchment or a silicon mat. Bake for 20 minutes turning halfway through. Cook until the edges start to brown.
- Use to top a salad, in a stir-fry, add to ramen, or top a grain bowl.
Notes
If you'd rather, pan fry or air fry. Feel free to substitute soy sauce or liquid aminos for the tamari.
Have you used this asian-inspired tempeh in a creative way? Let us know! We always love to get and share new ideas.