tempeh

noun

tem·​peh ˈtem-ˌpā How to pronounce tempeh (audio)
: an Asian food prepared by fermenting soybeans with a rhizopus

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For instance, roasted tofu or tempeh cubes with guacamole, crunchy raw veggies, pistachios, and whole grain crisps can be satisfying and nutrient-dense. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2025 Tofu, tempeh, and edamame are other affordable protein sources. Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 Aug. 2025 Traditional vegetarian proteins, like tofu, tempeh and legumes, are mainstays. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Whole legumes, including beans, peas, lentils, edamame, and tempeh. Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tempeh

Word History

Etymology

Javanese témpé

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tempeh was in 1950

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“Tempeh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempeh. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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