Korean
Korean Gochujang Glazed Tempeh Skewers
Savory steamed tempeh threaded onto skewers and glazed in a spicy, sweet gochujang sauce.
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
- 01Steam tempeh cubes for 10 minutes to remove any bitterness, then pat dry.
- 02Whisk gochujang, tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil, and garlic with 2 tablespoons water to make the glaze.
- 03Thread tempeh cubes onto wooden skewers.
- 04Pan-grill or bake skewers at 400°F for 10 minutes, brushing generously with the glaze.
- 05Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, and serve hot.
Keep cooking
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