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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Then place tempeh and a roasted vegetable mix in the center, and roll into a ball. Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026 Animal products and meat typically supply sufficient amounts of all nine, and some plant sources, such as soybeans (used to make tofu and tempeh), are also considered complete proteins, supplying sufficient amounts of all nine. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026 Tempeh Think of tempeh as tofu’s ultra-fermented cousin. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026 Choose Proteins with Potassium Fish and plant proteins, such as tofu, tempeh, and legumes, are sources of potassium. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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