Definition of tempeh
: an Asian food prepared by fermenting soybeans with a rhizopus
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Experiment with any combination of fresh vegetables and fresh fish, (or vegan options like tempeh or tofu) - the more colorful, the better.
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What a lot of people don’t know is that tempeh is originally from Indonesia.
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Other naturally fermented foods, like yogurt and kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut and tempeh, also now seem to be surging in newfound popularity.
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Eat hearty plant sources, too, like tempeh, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
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This dish grew out of Gena Hamshaw's love of rice and beans and a tendency to load up the dish with extras: greens, peppers, sautéed mushrooms, tofu or tempeh, and whatever else strikes her fancy.
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Rice, Beans, Tofu and Greens This dish grew out of my tremendous love of rice and beans, as well as my tendency to load up the dish with extras: greens, peppers, sautéed mushrooms, tofu or tempeh, and whatever else strikes my fancy.
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Think toasty soft pretzels dipped in velvety rutabaga fondue or braised tempeh with crunchy kimchee slaw.
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Spoon over tofu and tempeh in pan; turn to coat. Roast, 12 to 15 min.
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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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