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Korean Gochujang Glazed Tempeh Skewers

Savory steamed tempeh threaded onto skewers and glazed in a spicy, sweet gochujang sauce.

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KoreanKorean Gochujang Glazed Tempeh Skewers
A Vegan Luck kitchen recipe
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4

The good part

Savory steamed tempeh threaded onto skewers and glazed in a spicy, sweet gochujang sauce.

Gather

Ingredients

  • 1 block tempeh, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Sesame seeds and sliced scallions

Make

Method

  1. 01Steam tempeh cubes for 10 minutes to remove any bitterness, then pat dry.
  2. 02Whisk gochujang, tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil, and garlic with 2 tablespoons water to make the glaze.
  3. 03Thread tempeh cubes onto wooden skewers.
  4. 04Pan-grill or bake skewers at 400°F for 10 minutes, brushing generously with the glaze.
  5. 05Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, and serve hot.

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