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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Replace animal proteins with beans, lentils, tofu, and tempeh. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025 If the food is heated after fermentation—such as for sourdough bread and often tempeh or miso—the beneficial microorganisms are cooked off. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 1 Oct. 2025 Combine brown rice, chicken (or tofu or tempeh) and vegetables in a bowl. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025 All animal products are complete proteins, and so is soy (including soy products like tofu, tempeh, and edamame!). Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Aug. 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 Oct. 2025.

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