tempeh

noun

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

Examples of tempeh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Foods and beverages like cheese, kimchi, kefir, sauerkraut, kombucha, tempeh, and yogurt are made through this process, giving them a unique tangy flavor. Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 That mofongo, studded with bits of smoky tempeh, is served atop a pool of pale coconut-cream sauce perfumed with curry. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2024 Baltimore is also a niche port for the soybean trade, focusing mostly on high-value soy used in tofu, miso, tempeh and organic products, according to Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Laris Karklis, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024 Nuts and seeds: These are high in fiber and healthy fats and relatively low in carbs. Tofu and tempeh. Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 12 Mar. 2024 Asche says probiotics are already found in foods such as yogurt, kefir, kimchi, miso, sauerkraut, and tempeh. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, the hearty little sticks of tempeh doused in that sweet soy sauce provide a firm, nutty chew. The Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2024 Made without dairy and gluten, and options for vegans and vegetarians, the weekly changing menu proves nutritious meals don’t have to be boring with dishes like tomato camu camu chickpea stew and tempeh chorizo taco salad bowls. Anna Haines, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 Sweet potatoes, Greek yogurt, salmon, sourdough bread, salad greens, cheese, rice, chili crisp, baked tofu, marinated tempeh, chicken thighs, olive oil, eggs, flaky salt. Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2023

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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