Skip to content
My debut cookbook Savoring is now available for purchase!
Murielle Banackissa
Closeup of Thai Green Curry Tempeh

Thai Green Curry Tempeh

Print recipe
Spring, Summer
GF NF RSF
8 hours 15 mins Prep: 5 mins Cook: 10 mins Marinating Time: 8 hours
Serves 4

Marinated in a mixture of Thai green curry paste, rich coconut milk, savoury tamari, and tangy lime juice, these tempeh slices are delicious as a protein boost to a sandwich, a green salad, or your favourite power bowl.

Equipment Ingredients Recipe Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Common Questions & Swaps

Equipment

  • Cast iron grill pan

Ingredients

  • 8.5 oz (240g) thawed tempeh (I like to use Noble Bean's Original Tempeh)
  • 4 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp Thai green curry paste
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Avocado oil , for brushing the cast iron grill pan

Recipe

  1. Step 1

    Cut the tempeh into about 32 strips of ¼-inch thick.

  2. Step 2

    Set a steamer basket or a foldable steamer in a medium saucepan filled with 2 inches of water. Arrange the tempeh into an even layer in the steamer basket–it's ok if some pieces overlap. Cover the saucepan with a lid and steam the tempeh on medium-high heat for 15 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    While the tempeh is steaming, in a container with a lid big enough to hold all the tempeh, whisk together the coconut milk, Thai green curry paste, tamari, and lime juice.

  4. Step 4

    Carefully drop the tempeh into the Thai green curry mixture.

  5. Step 5

    Cover with a lid and give the container a shake to ensure that the tempeh is evenly coated with the marinade. Refrigerate overnight.

  6. Step 6

    The next day, brush some oil onto the cast iron grill pan and heat it over medium-low heat.

  7. Step 7

    Place as many slices as you can onto the grill pan and cook until grill marks appear, about 3 to 5 minutes.

  8. Step 8

    Flip and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until grill marks appear.

  9. Step 9

    Enjoy as a side, in my Thai Green Curry Tempeh Sandwich with Grilled Zucchini and Avocado, or in your favourite power bowl.

Common Questions & Swaps

  • You can replace the Thai green curry paste with a Thai red curry paste, but know that the flavours will be significantly different.
  • No tamari? Swap it out with low sodium soy sauce.
  • Although I suggest sticking with lime juice because I find that its flavour pairs better with the Thai green curry, you can also use lemon juice. 
  • If not don't have a cast iron grill pan, use any grill pan or a regular (non-grill) pan you have on hand. 
Closeup of Thai Green Curry Tempeh
Closeup of Thai Green Curry Tempeh
Thai Green Curry Sandwich Cut in Half, stacked