General Tso’s Tempeh

General Tso’s Tempeh

Recipe by Pierce Abernathy from tasty.co

Dinner

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 16 oz tempeh
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced, divided
  • 4 teaspoons ginger, grated, divided
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • ¼ cup oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • sesame seed, optional, to garnish
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Chop the tempeh into chicken nugget-sized pieces and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the cornstarch, paprika, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, rice wine, and soy sauce to the bowl. Mix until incorporated. Cover and chill in fridge for 1 hour minimum.
  • Add oil to a pan on medium-high heat and pan-fry tempeh until browned on both sides. Remove from pan.
  • In the same pan, add in oil and sesame oil on medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, and cook until golden brown and aromatic, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato paste and vegetable broth, and stir until incorporated.
  • Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey, and stir until all are incorporated.
  • Add the cornstarch slurry (mix the cornstarch with the water in a small bowl until paste forms) into sauce mixture and stir until sauce thickens.
  • Return the tempeh to the pan and allow to incorporate with the sauce. Top with sesame seeds (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 530
  • Carbohydrate: 31g
  • Fat: 36g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Sugar: 11g

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