tempeh

[tem-pey]

noun

Indonesian Cooking.

1. a fermented soybean cake.

tempeh

/ ˈtɛmpeɪ /

noun

1. fermented soya beans

Word History and Origins

Origin of tempeh¹

First recorded in 1960–65, tempeh is from the Javanese word témpé

Word History and Origins

Origin of tempeh¹

C20: from Indonesian tempe

Example Sentences

Unlike animal-based proteins, plant-based proteins — such as legumes, tempeh, nuts, seeds and protein-packed whole grains, like quinoa and buckwheat — contain dietary fiber, which is essential for digestion and maintaining a healthy gut.

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Among these plant-based alternatives were traditional products such as tofu and tempeh, processed options such as veggie burgers and plant milks, products still under development such as lab-grown beef and unprocessed foods like soybeans and peas.

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Why not try to cook a bean chilli, chickpea curry, or tempeh stir-fry?

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But a surprising runner-up was tempeh, a traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans, which retains much of the nutritional properties of soybeans without much processing or additives.

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It's much like making miso, and results in a protein similar to tempeh.

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