How to make tempeh tasty

Why this works

Tempeh—fermented soybeans—has a mild nutty, mushroom-y flavor. These tricks help it absorb flavors better so that it can be added to any dish!

What you need:

Tempeh

Steamer

Skillet

Marinade of choice!

Prepare tempeh

Cubing it gives it more surface area to absorb flavors better but slicing it into strips works well too!

1

Steam

Steam tempeh for 10 minutes to soften and give it some moisture.

2

Marinate

Cover tempeh in your sauce of choice and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes—or overnight!

3

Cook

In a skillet, cook tempeh on one side for about 3 minutes, until it turns golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook the other side.

4

Want more?

See other cooking methods, nutrition in tempeh, where to buy it, how to store it, and more! Plus grab our favorite marinade recipe to make tempeh truly irresistible!