Gochujang Tempeh
This Gochujang Tempeh will get you excited about tempeh! The tempeh is air-fried or pan-fried to crispy, golden perfection and then tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce. It's an easy vegan weeknight dinner for spicy food lovers.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
Crispy Tempeh
- 1 block Tempeh cut into cubes or triangles
- 1 tablespoon Low-Sodium Tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- Drizzle of Avocado Oil or other neutral oil
Gochujang Sauce
- ½ cup Water
- ¼ cup Low-Sodium Tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang Paste
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- Scallions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Remove tempeh from package and chop into small triangles or cubes.
- Add the tempeh to a shallow bowl and carefully toss in the low-sodium tamari until coated. Allow the tempeh to soak in the tamari for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt over the tempeh. Carefully toss until coated. Add the tempeh to the air fryer in an even layer. Lightly spray with avocado oil.
- Air fry at 375F for 7-9 minutes until golden brown. Shake the basket occasionally and check often as it cooks fast. If you don't have an air fryer, pan-fry the tempeh in a frying pan over medium-high heat until crispy and golden on both sides.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a pan or small bowl. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 7 to 8 minutes. Whisking often.
- Add the crispy tempeh and continue to simmer until the tempeh is nicely coated and the sauce has thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve over jasmine rice and a side of vegetables. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
If you're sensitive to spice, use 1 tablespoon of gochujang paste. If you want it spicier, use 3 tablespoons. My preference is 2 tablespoons.
This tempeh is extra saucy so you can spoon extra on top. You can also sauté peppers, onions, broccoli, or bok choy and add into the sauce for added veggies.
Air fryers can vary. When attempting a new air fryer recipe, monitor it closely. Check on the tempeh at the halfway point and during the final 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
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