TEMPEH STICKS WITH SUMMER FRIES
Tempeh recommendation: Natural light soybean tempeh
That other hunger after swimming - you know the one. Instead of currywurst, today we're serving crispy chips with golden-brown tempeh and a spicy curry-orange sauce. Tomato, fruity, slightly spicy - perfect for hot days or balmy evenings and for anyone craving a new summer soul food.

2 servings

30 min
Ingredients
For the fries with tempeh:
- 200 g light-colored natural tempeh
- 400 g waxy potatoes (or 300 g frozen chips)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
For the curry-orange sauce:
- 200 ml strained tomatoes
- 1 tsp tomato purée
- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- Zest of ½ organic orange
- Juice of ½ orange
- 1 tsp maple syrup or sugar
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp oil
- Pinch of paprika powder (sweet)
For the salad:
- Green salad
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 4 tbsp olive oil
Preparation
- Fries: Peel the potatoes, cut into sticks, mix with oil and a little salt. Bake in the oven at 200 °C (fan oven) for approx. 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Alternatively, prepare frozen chips according to the packet.
- Cut the tempeh into approx. 1 cm thick sticks. Fry in a little oil on both sides until crispy (approx. 3-4 minutes per side). Season with salt and pepper.
- For the sauce: Heat the oil in a small pan, briefly fry the curry powder and tomato purée. Add the tomato purée. Stir in a little orange juice, orange zest, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup and spices. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the sauce is thick. Season to taste.
- To serve: Divide the chips between two plates, place the tempeh sticks on top and generously coat with the curry-orange sauce. Top with curry powder if desired.
- Dress the green salad with lime and olive oil and serve with the chips and tempeh.