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!