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Tempeh is "made by the controlled fermentation of cooked soybeans with a Rhizopus mold (tempeh starter)." Tempeh is a complete protein food that contains all the essential amino acids, and is very versatile in terms of cooking methods and how it can be prepared. One of the most common ways to prepare it is to slice and fry the tempeh until the surface is crisp and golden brown.
When I first tried tempeh at my sister's house, she had cubed the tempeh (and some tofu), and cooked them in a rice bake with black beans and peppers - and sprinkled a generous amount of cheese on the top of the dish, which was delicious and melty by the time it arrived at the table. I loved the additional texture the tempeh had (in comparison to the tofu), and my sister informed me that tempeh comes in several different flavors at the grocery store. I'm definitely going to have to try them all, especially because tempeh is such a great source of protein.
What new foods have you tried lately?
What new foods have you tried lately?
I have never tried Tempeh, but I definitely want to! I wasn't afraid of it per se, I just wasn't really sure how to cook it, but I'm trying to be more adventurous with my food!
ReplyDeleteI actually like tofu better than tempeh but it could be that I just haven't eaten tempeh enough, while I eat tofu too much :)
ReplyDeleteAs for new foods, last week I tried squid noodles! Didn't like it :p
Squid noodles?! Those sound like an acquired taste.....
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