A fermented soybean cake often eaten as a form of vegan protein, tempeh might look a little strange and sound a little intimidating, but it can actually be really yummy when you make it the right way. So here is everything we know about how to make the yummiest tempeh, because you deserve it.
Use Lots of Flavor
Tempeh’s natural flavor is a bit blah, so you’ll definitely want to add a lot of flavor to it so that it can taste good. We recommend using soy sauce, maple syrup, sea salt, and spices like smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne.
The Secret Ingredient
And if you’re only going to use one flavoring ingredient (although please don’t do that), there is one you absolutely can’t miss: liquid smoke. It’s a liquid used for flavoring food that serves as a substitute for cooking with wood smoke, and it can make tempeh taste just like bacon.
Marinate
For the maximum flavor, you’ll want to marinate your tempeh in a marinade for 10 to 15 minutes.
Bake on High Heat
To get your tempeh nice and crispy instead of floppy and soggy, we recommend baking it on high heat, around 400 degrees F being ideal.
