Jerk Tempeh
Jerk tempeh is the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Crispy on the outside and delicate on the inside, jerk tempeh is wonderful in a Caribbean sandwich, wrap, or salad topper. Enjoy the taste of the Caribbean at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 183kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces organic tempeh I used Lightlife brand, boiled
OIL-FREE JAMAICAN JERK MARINADE (OR STORE-BOUGHT JERK MARINADE)
- 1 cup white onions coarsely chopped
- 4 green onions chopped
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers stems and seeds removed; chopped (habaneros can be replaced)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon all-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon dry thyme
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup soy sauce or Tamari for a gluten-free option
- 1 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ inch fresh ginger
Instructions
PREPARING THE TEMPEH BEFORE COOKING
- Remove the tempeh from the package, and cut it in half, making two equal-sized squares.
- Then, place the tempeh pieces in a pan and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes, and then remove the tempeh from the boiling water to marinate.
JERK TOFU MARINADE
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender
- Blend on high until all is blended
- Pour ½ a cup of marinade into a container
- Add two pieces of tempeh, followed by more marinade, and then repeat until tofu is covered in marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
GRILLING JERK TEMPEH
- Preheat the grill to medium or 400 degrees, and allow to heat completely.
- Place the marinated tempeh directly on the grill grate
- Cook for 16 minutes, rotating 4 times within the 16 minutes time frame (every 4 minutes)
- Remove from the grill and transfer to a cutting board for slicing, or serve as is, allowing your guests to cut their own tempeh steaks
- Add it to a salad, slaw, or eat it as a sandwich.
Notes
- Boiling removes tempeh’s naturally bitter taste.
- It softens the tempeh to make it easier to eat and enjoy
- And, boiling allows for better saturation of marinate
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2213mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 3mg