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Bitesized tempeh pieces in a seasoned breadcrumbed served with a sweet, smokey BBQ sauce.
BBQ Tempeh nuggets
Bitesized tempeh pieces in a seasoned breadcrumbed served with a sweet, smokey BBQ sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g smoked tempeh
  • 100 g Panko breadcrumbs
  • 100 ml Soy milk
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • BBQ sauce to serve

Instructions
 

  • Add the soy milk to a bowl with the lemon juice, stir to combine and set aside. This will make the vegan buttermilk.
  • To a different bowl add the panko breadcrumbs, garlic, salt and paprika and mix well.
  • Rip the tempeh up into bitesized pieces.
  • Dip each tempeh piece first in the soy buttermilk mixture then into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
  • Fry the tempeh pieces in small batches until golden.
  • Serve up with your favourite BBQ sauce and enjoy this tasty snack.

Notes

Frying tip- Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure not stick together and even cook. Small batches are best.
Serving suggestion- why not try these tempeh nuggets as a protein packed topping for pasta or noodles?!