A tasty sweet & savory Maple Hoisin Tempeh that’s packed with protein and fiber. This is a quick and easy way to prepare tempeh for a hearty lunch or dinner.
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WHAT IS TEMPEH?
Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian food that’s usually made of fermented soybeans. I’ve tried tempeh made of other beans and even grains, but by far my favourite is still the traditional one made of soybeans.
Lightlife’s Original Tempeh is packed with 18 grams of plant protein and 6g of fibre per serving. It’s also a fermented food, making it great for gut health. Click here to find out more about Lightlife and where to get their products near you.
Taste and texture-wise, tempeh can be a bit of an acquired taste since it has a nutty flavour and chewy texture.
Preparing and cooking tempeh can appear quite daunting at first but it’s very easy to do so with the help of different ingredients and seasonings to create a tasty tempeh recipe.
Tempeh is very versatile and is a great nutrient-packed and protein-rich addition to your daily meals.
WAYS TO ENJOY THIS MAPLE HOISIN TEMPEH
You can enjoy this tempeh however you want! I recommend to enjoy it with rice or other grain of your choice, but you can also enjoy it with noodles, in wraps, or with your salad. You can even double the sauce and include other vegetables for a delicious stir-fry!
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS RECIPE
You can find the full printable recipe in the card below.
For the Tempeh
- 1 pack (1/2 lb) Lightlife Original Tempeh
- Neutral oil for cooking
For the Maple Hoisin Sauce/Marinade
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2-4 tbsp maple syrup adjust according to desired sweetness, (see notes)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dark mushroom soy sauce, for colour (optional)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sriracha or other chili sauce, adjust according to desired heat
For Cooking and Serving
- 1 tbsp water, to deglaze the pan
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Steamed rice
PREPARE-AHEAD TIP
You can make the marinade beforehand and leave the sliced tempeh to marinate overnight. Pan-fry over medium heat in an oiled pan the next day or when ready to enjoy, until cooked through.
PREPARE YOUR TEMPEH
- Lightlife’s tempeh is ready to cook and is easy to prepare.
- Slice the tempeh into half and into smaller pieces, if desired.
- Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium high heat. Add some oil to coat the pan. Once hot, add the slabs or pieces of tempeh.
- Cook the tempeh over medium high heat until golden brown, around 3-4 minutes on each side.
MAKE THE SAUCE/MARINADE
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce or marinade by mixing everything in a bowl. Feel free to adjust the sauce to your taste.
COOKING THE TEMPEH
- Pour the marinade or sauce over the tempeh and flip the tempeh to evenly coat in the sauce.
- Allow the sauce to come to a boil over medium heat. It’ll thicken and turn into a glaze from the sugars.
- Flip the tempeh to continue to cook in the sauce and coat in the glaze.
- Once the tempeh has soaked the sauce. you can deglaze the pan with some water.
- Turn off the heat and then transfer the tempeh into plates. You can slice these into strips if you opted to cook them in square slabs.
SERVING THE TEMPEH
- Serve with rice or noodles. You can also enjoy the tempeh in wraps or salads.
- Pour the remaining sauce/marinade over the tempeh.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy while hot.
MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LOVE
- Baked Peanut and Lime Tofu
- Stir-Fried Tempeh
- Kung Pao Tofu
- Pineapple Cashew Tofu Stir-Fry
- Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu
- Black Pepper Tofu Steaks
Maple Hoisin Tempeh
Ingredients
For the Tempeh
- 1 pack Lightlife Original Tempeh (1/2 lb)
- Neutral oil for cooking
For the Sauce/Marinade
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2-4 tbsp maple syrup , adjust according to desired sweetness (see notes)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dark mushroom soy sauce , for colour (optional)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sriracha or other chili sauce , adjust according to desired heat
For Cooking and Serving
- 1 tbsp water to deglaze the pan
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Steamed rice
Instructions
PREPARE-AHEAD TIP
- You can make the marinade beforehand and leave the sliced tempeh to marinate overnight. Pan-fry over medium heat in an oiled pan the next day or when ready to enjoy, until cooked through.
PREPARE YOUR TEMPEH
- Lightlife’s tempeh is ready to cook and is easy to prepare.
- Slice the tempeh into half and into smaller pieces, if desired.
- Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium high heat. Add some oil to coat the pan. Once hot, add the slabs or pieces of tempeh.
- Cook the tempeh over medium high heat until golden brown, around 3-4 minutes on each side.
MAKE THE SAUCE/MARINADE
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce or marinade by mixing everything in a bowl. Feel free to adjust the sauce to your taste.
COOKING THE TEMPEH
- Pour the marinade or sauce over the tempeh and flip the tempeh to evenly coat in the sauce.
- Allow the sauce to come to a boil over medium heat. It’ll thicken and turn into a glaze from the sugars.
- Flip the tempeh to continue to cook in the sauce and coat in the glaze.
- Once the tempeh has soaked the sauce. you can deglaze the pan with some water.
- Turn off the heat and then transfer the tempeh into plates. You can slice these into strips if you opted to cook them in square slabs.
SERVING
- Serve with rice or noodles. You can also enjoy the tempeh in wraps or salads.
- Pour the remaining sauce/marinade over the tempeh.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy while hot.
Notes
HOISIN SAUCE
- Some hoisin sauces are diluted and sweetened like hoisin condiments (see here). If this is the case, you can use less sugar or completely omit it.
- If using purer, saltier, and thicker hoisin sauce that is saltier than those in condiment bottles for dipping, I recommended to start with 1 tbsp first and then adjust from there. You will also need to add more sugar, to sweeten the sauce.
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This Post Has 7 Comments
Wow! First time trying tempeh. This marinade is incredible. So easy to make, and so delicious, thank you!
Hi Fiona, thanks so much! Glad you liked it ◡̈
Hi Fiona,Thank you for this recipe. I will make them very soon and hope they turn out as well as when you make them. They are delicious!
It’s my first time trying the tempeh and made this recipe. Didn’t know if I would like tempeh so I mixed with normal tofu. I decided to slice them and use the oven to cook. Didn’t have hoisin so I used more soy sauce and more sesame oil. It turned out great! Also I’m a big fan of most of your tofu recipes. They always came out perfectly (for me and my hubby).
hey Leala! Happy you gave these a try 🙂 thanks so much!!
Easy and delicious! I used it in a noodle stir fry.
That’s a great idea!! Thanks Carla 🙂