Description
A delicious and flavorful Teriyaki Tempeh recipe served with a creamy peanut dip. This vegetarian dish features pan-fried tempeh coated in a sticky teriyaki glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds, and accompanied by a zesty lime and rich peanut sauce for dipping. Perfect as a savory appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Tempeh
- 200g pack tempeh
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150ml teriyaki sauce
- 40g white sesame seeds, toasted
Peanut Dip
- 30g peanut butter
- 100ml coconut milk
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
- ½ lime juiced
- pinch of sugar
- Splash of water (optional, to loosen sauce)
- ½ lime cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Dip: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, chilli flakes, soy sauce or tamari, lime juice (from half a lime), and a pinch of sugar. Stir well to mix all ingredients thoroughly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to loosen it. Season to taste, then set aside. This sauce can be prepared up to a day before and stored in the refrigerator.
- Slice the Tempeh: Cut the tempeh block into 16 even slices for consistent cooking and presentation.
- Pan-Fry the Tempeh: Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the tempeh slices and fry for approximately 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Coat Tempeh with Teriyaki Sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the tempeh slices in the pan. Turn the slices to coat them evenly with the sauce. Allow the sauce to bubble and reduce for 1-2 minutes, aiming for a sticky, glossy coating on each piece.
- Add Sesame Seeds: Place the toasted sesame seeds into a shallow cup or bowl. Carefully insert a wooden skewer into one end of each sticky tempeh slice without pushing it all the way through.
- Coat Tempeh with Sesame Seeds: Dip the end of each skewered tempeh slice into the toasted sesame seeds so they stick to the teriyaki glaze.
- Serve: Arrange the sesame-coated tempeh skewers on a serving platter. Place the peanut dip in a bowl alongside, and garnish with lime wedges for squeezing over the tempeh to add fresh citrus flavor.
Notes
- The peanut dip sauce can be made up to a day in advance and stored in the fridge for convenience.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make the dish gluten free.
- Adjust the amount of chilli flakes in the dip according to your preferred spice level.
- For a nuttier flavor, you can lightly toast the peanut butter before mixing it into the sauce.
- Serve with steamed rice or fresh salad to make a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: teriyaki tempeh, peanut dip, vegetarian recipe, tempeh skewers, Asian inspired appetizer, pan fried tempeh
