What is Tempeh?

Question

I have seen it mentioned in the vegetarian section but I have never seen it for sale anywhere.What is it?What's it taste like?

Can you buy it in the UK?

Answer 1

What is tempeh:
It is a soybean cake. The cake white in colour the size of your palm. Tempeh has a complex flavor that has been described as nutty, meaty, and mushroom-like.

Taste like:
I am not kidding you, it tastes like beans or edamame japanese soy beans. I have been eating tempeh all my life. I cut them finger size, marinade with a dash of turmeric powder, bit of salt and mashed garlic few seconds and fry. Eat them while i watch the telly.

Tempeh benefits:
1. reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease
2. increase the bone mineral content of postmenopausal women, decreasing the possibility of osteoporosis.
3. reducing the risk of certain cancers, particularly breast, colon and prostate cancer.
4. Weight Loss: low-calorie and low-carbohydrate content
5. Excellent substitutes for animal protein.

General Availability:
It is easily available in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

Availability in Uk:
1. Shops in china town
2. In Loughborough, at the health food store opposite Wilkinson, frozen section.
3. Planet Organic in Torrington Place and Westbourne Grove, they also deliver.
Check out the link below:
http://www.tofurky.com/purchase/purchasing_INTL_DET.asp?CountryID=6&Submit=Submit

Answer 2

What is Tempeh you ask?

Tempeh is a fermented food made by the controlled fermentation of cooked soybeans with a Rhizopus mold (tempeh starter). The tempeh fermentation by the Rhizopus mold binds the soybeans into a compact white cake. Tempeh has been a favorite food and staple source of protein in Indonesia for several hundred years.
But tempeh is now rapidly becoming more popular all over the world as people look for ways to increase their intake of soybeans and isoflavones.
They discover tempeh's versatility and delicious taste. Especially vegetarians and vegans find the structure and soy protein content interesting. Tempeh has a firm texture and a nutty mushroom flavour. Tempeh can be used in different ways. Normally tempeh is sliced and fried until the surface is crisp and golden brown or tempeh can be used as ingredient in soups, spreads, salads and sandwiches. Tempeh is very nutritive and contains many health phytochemicals such as isoflavones and saponins. Tempeh fermentation produces natural antibiotic agents but leaves the desirable soy isoflavones and most of the saponins intact. Tempeh is a complete protein food that contains all the essential amino acids. The soy protein and isoflavones have many health benefits. Isoflavones strengthen bones, help to ease menopause symptoms, reduce risk of coronary hearth disease and some cancers. Tempeh maintains all the fiber of the beans and gains some digestive benefits from the enzymes created during the fermentation process.

Answer 3

According to my American cookbook it's made of soybeans like tofu, but it is amber coloured rather than white. The process used to prepare them makes a unique meaty tasting easily digested food. It is apparently a staple food of Indonesia. I've never tried to buy any in UK. You could perhaps use smoked tofu as a substitute

Answer 4

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempeh
It's supposed to taste like Tofu as they are both made from soya bean derivitives. I'm not sure if you can buy it in the UK. Have to admit, I'd never heard of it. Be interesting to see what others say cos I'd like to try it too.

Answer 5

Stick to a far more trim protein/green vegetable eating plan

Answer 6

placed fewer meal available and you'll acquire a lesser amount of throughout

Answer 7

Soya based foodstuff from Indonesia http://www.tempeh.info/maketempeh/how-to-make-tempeh.php

Answer 8

Cary some sort of motivational picture along with you

Answer 9

Go walking regular thirty min in the morning

Answer 10

Exercise in the morning when compared with night time