Indonesian Tamarind-Glazed Tempeh with Toasted Sesame

Name: Indonesian Tamarind-Glazed Tempeh with Toasted Sesame
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 400g tempeh; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/2 cup tamarind paste; 1/4 cup honey; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp ginger; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp water; 1 tsp chili flakes; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 spring onions

A sweet and tangy tempeh dish with a nutty crunch

This dish combines the unique sourness of tamarind with a sweet glaze over protein-rich tempeh, topped with toasted sesame seeds for an irresistible crunch.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Tempeh

400g tempeh

cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

For the Tamarind Glaze

1/2 cup tamarind paste

1/4 cup honey

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 tbsp ginger

grated

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp water

1 tsp chili flakes

For the Garnish

2 tbsp sesame seeds

toasted

2 spring onions

sliced

Preparation

Marinating the Tempeh

Combine soy sauce and rice vinegar

Combine soy sauce and rice vinegar in a bowl.

Add tempeh and toss to coat

Add tempeh pieces and toss to coat.

Marinate

Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Tamarind Glaze

Combine base ingredients

In a saucepan, combine tamarind paste, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Add seasonings

Add soy sauce, water, and chili flakes.

Simmer until thickened

Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened.

Do not overheat the glaze, as it can become too sticky. Pro tip: Reheat lightly if it thickens too much before serving.

Cooking Process

Sauté the tempeh

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add marinated tempeh pieces. Sauté until golden brown on all sides.

Glaze the tempeh

Pour the tamarind glaze over the tempeh and gently fold until all pieces are well-coated.

Toast the sesame seeds

In a separate dry pan, lightly toast sesame seeds until golden.

Toast the sesame seeds just until golden brown to avoid a bitter taste.

Plating & Serving