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Tempeh
Tempeh is a cake of fermented soya beans. It is made by removing the hull of cooked, whole soya beans, mixing them with a culture or “starter” (usually a piece of tempeh from a previous batch), and allowing them to age for a day or two. The culture helps hold the soya beans together in a cake form. The result has a rich smoky or nutty flavor.
It is also common to find tempeh made with added ingredients such as vegetables or grains.
Tempeh is one of the most nutritionally dense foods and its benefits are many and varied. It is a rich source of proteins, minerals and soy isoflavones. Its many nutrients include calcium, B-vitamins and iron. And since it is made from whole soybeans, tempeh is also a fibre-rich food. The natural tempeh fermentation process also make the soya more easily digestible.
The most common way of preparing it is to cut it into thin slices and fry it until it is a crispy golden brown…