Tempeh Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Indonesian-style tempeh satay: cubes of steamed tempeh marinated in date syrup, ginger, lime, and spices, then grilled on skewers and served with a spicy peanut butter dipping sauce. Celebrates tempeh's Indonesian origins.
From The How Not to Age Cookbook

- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 1 h 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Category
- Main Course
- Cuisine
- Indonesian
Nutrition (estimated)
per about 2 skewers with sauce- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Protein
- 15 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Carbs
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 220 mg
Ingredients
- garlic
- peanut butter
- rice vinegar
- white miso paste
- cayenne
- tempeh
- Date Syrup 2.0
- ginger
- lime juice
- coriander
- black cumin
- turmeric
- lettuce
- cilantro
Instructions
- Blend garlic, peanut butter, vinegar, and miso to a paste; add cayenne and ⅓ cup water and blend smooth.
- Cut tempeh into 1-inch cubes; steam 10 min.
- Combine Date Syrup 2.0, miso, ginger, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, coriander, black cumin, and turmeric for marinade.
- Thread tempeh on skewers; coat with marinade and rest 30 min (or up to 2 hours refrigerated).
- Grill or broil ~5 min per side until browned.
- Serve on lettuce or grains; drizzle with marinade and garnish with lime, cilantro, and Spicy Peanut Sauce.
Active Compounds
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