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Tempeh Marinade
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Tempeh Marinade
TERIYAKI MARINADE:
THAI PEANUT MARINADE:
CILANTRO LIME MARINADE:
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Instructions
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Prep your tempeh: Remove from packaging and slice the tempeh as desired. I show you lots of different ways to cut it. I usually go with simple cubes.
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Make the marinade: I like to whisk together my marinade directly in the dish/ bag that I plan to marinate the tempeh in. A plastic bag, silicone bag, or really any kind of shallow resealable container works well. Add all of the ingredients (minus the tempeh) and whisk until fully combined.
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Add the tempeh: add in your tempeh pieces and let marinate for 30 minutes or even overnight. Ideally this will marinate for a good few hours but even just 30 minutes makes a big difference.
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Cook as desired and ENJOY!
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As desired, you can use the leftover marinade to make a sauce for your tempeh (this works with all of the marinades EXCEPT the peanut marinade). Add it into a saucepan with a cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons of water + 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch) and cook over medium heat until thickened (about 3-5 minutes). It makes for a great sauce to put on top of the tempeh!
Notes
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These marinades work well for tofu as well!
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Once the tempeh is in the marinade, you can freeze it (sitting in the marinade) and leave it in the freezer for up to 6 months. When ready to eat, simply place it in the fridge to thaw and cook as desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Score Your Tempeh Before Marinating 🔪Cut shallow crosshatch patterns into tempeh slices to increase surface area and allow marinades to penetrate deeper, resulting in more flavorful, evenly seasoned tempeh throughout.
- Press Tempeh First for Better Absorption 🤲Wrap tempeh in a clean towel and place a heavy object on top for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture, allowing it to absorb marinades more effectively and achieve better browning.
- Balance Your Marinade Ratios 🧪Use a 3:1 ratio of liquid to acidic components (vinegar, lime juice) to prevent overly sour marinades while ensuring enough liquid for proper flavor absorption and moisture retention.
- Marinate Strategically for Texture 🕐Marinate tempeh for 30 minutes to 2 hours maximum—longer marinating can make it overly soft, while shorter times work perfectly for quick pan-frying or air-frying applications.
- Reserve Marinade for Glazing 💧Save a portion of your marinade before adding raw tempeh, then brush it on during the final cooking minutes to build layers of caramelized flavor and add a professional restaurant-quality finish.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low-Cholesterol
My Calorie Intake
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