Tempeh Satay
Crispy golden tempeh skewers served with a creamy peanut sauce, finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. A quick, satisfying meal or snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 8 oz tempeh
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 lime
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 8 oz tempeh into 1-inch cubes. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and juice of half the lime until smooth. If too thick, add 1-2 tbsp water.
- 2
Thread the tempeh cubes onto skewers. Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Cook the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- 4
Brush the cooked skewers with the peanut sauce and cook for 1 more minute, letting the sauce glaze and bubble slightly.
- 5
Serve hot, drizzled with remaining sauce, sprinkled with the 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and with the remaining lime cut into wedges for squeezing.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- skewers
- small bowl
- knife
- cutting board
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