Tiba Tempeh Popcorn Bites

Crispy and tasty snack recipe, perfect to serve to friends and family, or as an alternative to the KFC version. Have your dip ready and dig in!

Serves: 5
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 x Tiba Tempeh Curry Pieces 200g
  • 5 Tbsp chickpea flour (or plain flour)
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 5-6 Tbsp plant milk
  • 8-10 Tbsp plain breadcrumbs
  • 500ml vegetable oil for frying
Curry-spiced pieces
Curry-spiced pieces

Method

  1. In a deep sauce pan with a lid, slowly heat your oil over a small/medium heat.
  2. In the meantime, combine the flour, turmeric, curry powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour in 5-6 Tbsp of plant milk and whisk until smooth.
  3. Place your breadcrumbs into a second bowl.
  4. Dip your tempeh pieces into the batter, then carefully lift it out with a fork, allowing for any access to drip off and place it into your breadcrumbs. Coat generously with the breadcrumbs
  5. Carefully transfer about 8 pieces to the hot oil and fry until crispy. Repeat with the rest of the pieces. To keep it warm, transfer the pieces to an oven on a low setting.
  6. Serve it hot alongside a delicious dip!

Note: You can also oven bake your Popcorn Bites, however these till not come out as crispy. Bake at 190C for 12-15 minutes or until crunchy.

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