CRISPY TEMPEH TACOS

Crunchy, colourful and worth getting messy for.

Vegan · Indonesian-inspired · 

👥 Serves 4   |   ⏱ Prep 20 mins   |   🔥 Cook 15 mins   |   ⭐ Easy

Crispy spiced tempeh piled into soft tortillas with crunchy slaw and a punchy sauce.

  • You'll need

    For the tempeh

    • 400g Calon Fresh Tempeh
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • ½ tsp chilli powder
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce

    For the slaw

    • 200g shredded cabbage
    • 1 carrot, grated
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • Small handful coriander
    • Pinch of salt

    To serve

    • 8 small tortillas
    • 1 avocado, sliced
    • Pickled red onions
    • Hot sauce or chipotle mayo
  • Let's cook

    1. Spice the tempeh
    Crumble or finely dice the tempeh.

    Mix with paprika, cumin, chilli and soy sauce.

    2. Cook until crispy
    Fry in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until the edges become dark golden and crisp.

    3. Make the slaw
    Mix cabbage, carrot, lime juice, coriander and salt.

    4. Warm the tortillas
    Heat briefly in a dry frying pan. OR

    Put in the Air Fryer for 6 mins

    5. Build the tacos
    Add slaw, crispy tempeh, avocado and pickled onions.

    Finish with your favourite sauce.

    Warning: One taco will almost certainly lead to another.

  • Three stuffed soft corn tacos filled with fried tempeh, corn, red onion, and edamame beans, served on a wooden board with tomatoes and a side of guacamole.

    Perfect for

    🥗 Lunch
    🌱 Vegan meals
    🍚 Light dinners
    👨‍👩‍👧 Family sharing
    🌞 Summer entertaining