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Tempeh

Traditional Indonesian fermented soybean cake high in protein and versatile in cooking.

Tempeh is made by fermenting cooked soybeans with a Rhizopus starter, resulting in a firm cake that can be sliced, marinated, and cooked in various dishes. It offers a nutty flavor and chewy texture.

Actualizado 4/30/2025
Tempeh

Tiempo de preparación

720 min

Tiempo de cocción

1440 min

Tiempo total

2160 min

Porciones

4

Ingredientes

  • Edamame - 500 g
  • Tempeh - 1 spoon

Direcciones

  • Paso 1

    Rinse and soak soybeans in water for 12–16 hours.

  • Paso 2

    Drain, remove any loose hulls, and simmer beans in fresh water for about 1 hour until tender.

  • Paso 3

    Drain and spread beans on a clean towel; pat dry completely and cool to about 30 °C.

  • Paso 4

    Sprinkle tempeh starter evenly over the cooled beans and mix gently to coat.

  • Paso 5

    Pack the beans into a perforated plastic bag or shallow container; incubate at 30 °C for 24 hours.

  • Paso 6

    When a white mycelial network binds the beans into a firm cake, the tempeh is ready. Store in the refrigerator or proceed to cook.

Notas del cocinero

Make sure the beans are fully dry before inoculating and maintain a stable incubation temperature to encourage healthy mold growth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200
Calories
11g
Fat
8g
Carbs
20g
Protein