Tempeh Steak with Tahini Sauce

This tempeh fried steak is a delicious vegan alternative to meat steaks. These tempeh steaks can be grilled, sauteed, or even baked for a quick and easy vegan meal option, but I prefer frying or sauteeing the steaks as it brings out their flavor the best. Tempeh steaks absorb the flavors of the gravy, sauce, or seasoning, and when fried add a soft-crispy texture to the dish.

What is Tempeh?

Tempeh is made from soybeans fermented into a cake/block with Rhizopus oligosporus (a fungus). Rhizopus helps in the production of lactic acid and is good for digestion. It is high in protein and less processed than tofu.

When making tempeh, the most important thing is to have a good marinade or sauce to serve along with it or cook it in. Tempeh by itself does not have a distinct flavor and is slightly bitter. But it is a great flavor absorbent and hence takes on whatever flavor the sauce or gravy has.

The spicy tahini sauce along with this steak is a blast of flavors – spicy, salty, and sweet, all in one,  and compliments the meaty, umami taste of tempeh steak deliciously well. Try out this tempeh steak recipe along with the tahini sauce and you will not be disappointed.

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