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Definition of tempeh
: an Asian food prepared by fermenting soybeans with a rhizopus
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Cut the tempeh into 4 to 6 smaller pieces and place it in the basket for a steamer.
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Tempeh has a chewy texture and nutty flavor and is marinated and crumbled for the BBQ pepper pizza with slices of vegan mozzarella and is also used in the tempeh sandwich with sweet southern-style BBQ sauce.
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The burgers are springy (the classic involves lentils, tempeh, and chia), the basil pesto is zesty, and the faux mac and cheese, with a sweet-potato-cashew-cheese sauce and shiitake bacon, is better than the real thing.
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Origin and Etymology of tempeh
Javanese témpé
TEMPEH Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of tempeh for English Language Learners
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: an Asian food that is made from fermented soybeans
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