tempeh

American  

[tem-pey] / ˈtɛm peɪ /

noun

Indonesian Cooking.

1. a fermented soybean cake.

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tempeh British  

/ ˈtɛmpeɪ /

noun

1. fermented soya beans

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Etymology

Origin of tempeh

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

Example Sentences

“It’s not like a cute little fuzzy pig or anything, but it’s like a cute little fuzzy tempeh slab,” said Crain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many cheeses, some pickles, kombucha, tempeh and sourdough bread are all fermented.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From Salon

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.

From Salon

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.

From Salon