Creamy Malaysian Tempeh Curry

Creamy Malaysian Tempeh Curry

Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Malaysian
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Blender or stick blender

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g tempeh Cut into 1cm cubes
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews Soak in water at least 2hrs
  • 1/2 cup oat milk (any plant based milk will do)
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1 med sweet potato cut into 1cm cubes
  • 1 large potato cut into 1 cm cubes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 clove garlic whole
  • 1 head broccoli cut into florets
  • 1/2 cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 red capsicum chopped
  • 1 brown onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 125 g cherry tomatoes (optional) sliced in half
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 mild chilli (optional) finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Malaysian curry powder (or whatever curry powder you prefer)
  • 200 g coconut cream
  • 1 tsp white pepper (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place the cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Allow to soak for 2 hours. Drain the then add 1/2 cup plant milk and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Steam the tempeh for 10 min then set aside to cool before cutting into 1cm cubes.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over med/high heat. Add tempeh cubes and cook until browned on all sides. Alternatively, cook in an air fryer for oil free. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
  • Add a little more oil to the pot and heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until garlic starts to brown.
  • Add the curry powder, ginger. chilli and potato, stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the cashew cream, and simmer approx 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in the cashew cream and simmer for a further 5 min, stirring regularly. (Add more water or plant milk if too thick)
  • Serve with jasmine rice and chopped coriander to garnish.
Keyword Curry, Malaysian food, plant based, Tempeh, tempeh curry, vegan, vegan curry