General Tsos Tempeh Recipes

GENERAL TSO'S TEMPEH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• 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!

GENERAL TSO'S TEMPEH

Steps:

• In a deep medium pan, add the tempeh, water, soy sauce, orange juice, ginger powder, garlic powder and sugar
• Mix well and cook covered on low heat, until all liquid is absorbed(12-15 minutes).You can also marinate the tempeh in the mix for half an hour before cooking.
• In another medium pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil and heat on medium heat.
• Add the cooked tempeh and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes until some sides are brown/crisp.
• Add garlic cloves, ginger and cook for half a minute.
• Add the following; soy sauce, sugar, orange juice, chilli flakes, white wine, sherry, hoisin, sesame oil and cornstarch
• Mix well to coat and cook on low-medium heat until the sauce thickens(5-7 minutes). Adjust spice and Sauces if needed to taste.(depends on the sauce brands, each has different flavor depth)
• Serve hot with a cup of white or brown rice, topped with chopped green onions/scallions and a slice of mandarin orange.