Tempeh Thai Curry

SERVES

2
DIFFICULTY
Easy
TIME
35 minutes

A flavourful Thai-inspired curry with tempeh to get stuck into. Tempeh is a great source of protein, and is also a great source of calcium and magnesium. As it is fermented it contains probiotics, which may potentially help to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in our digestive systems.

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SERVINGS
2
1
Cup of Basmati Rice
200
g
Tempeh
0.5
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Garlic granules
0.5
tsp
Paprika
1
tsp
Avocado oil
1
Whole Red onion, chopped
1
Cup chopped green beans
1
Cup chopped baby corn
1
Pack Red Thai Curry paste
400
ml
coconut milk
1
tsp
Cornflour
2
tbsp
Water
0.5
Lime, to serve
Pinch of salt
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of Chilli Flakes, for garnish

Method

For your rice, add 1 cup to a saucepan with 1 ½ cups of water. Bring to a boil on a high with the lid off, then reduce the heat to low/medium and cover for 12 minutes. Once 12 minutes is up, turn off the heat and keep rice covered for another 10 minutes.

Chop your tempeh into cubes, coat in marinade of avocado oil, paprika, salt and garlic granules, and leave to sit for a few minutes

Sear the tempeh on a high heat in a frying pan until all sides are brown. Place to one side

Add your onion into a hot frying pan. Chop your green beans and baby corn, and add into the mix with a pinch of salt and garlic powder

Add your Red Thai curry paste in and mix all the way through, and then add your coconut milk. Stir through, reduce heat and allow to simmer for further 10 mins, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, add your cornflour and water, and mix. Add into your curry to thicken

Stir through, reduce heat and allow to simmer for further 10 mins, stirring occasionally.

Add your cubed tempeh in and mix through. Simmer for another 5 minutes

Serve it up with ½ lime and sprinkle some chilli flakes on there for extra heat and enjoy!

MORE ABOUT THE CHEF

Jeffrey Boadi
Jeffrey Boadi is a nutrition advocate, writer, and wellbeing communicator with a passion for simplifying healthy plant-based living. Through his platform, he explores the science-backed benefits of plant-based nutrition and sustainable lifestyle habits through a practical and relatable lens. Through his personal journey into plant-forward living, Jeffrey’s culinary style aims to share simple, vibrant and nutrient-focused meals. He leans into whole, minimally processed ingredients with influences from West African and Mediterranean flavours, as well as more modern plant-based cuisine.