tempeh
noun
tem·peh ˈtem-ˌpā 
: an Asian food prepared by fermenting soybeans with a rhizopus
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Whole Foods’ tempeh tomato lettuce avocado (TTLA) sandwich on social media. 
Essence, 22 Aug. 2022 Bolstering plenty of vegan options, the breakfast menu offers a harvest root hash bowl that includes various sautéed vegetables mixed with tempeh. Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2022 The tempeh burger at Nana's Bakery & Pizza in Westerly. Jenna Pelletier, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 The pair has fashioned a decidedly flexitarian menu that offers fried artichokes with a spicy melon broth and tempeh with gold rice and collard greens. Mehr Singh, Bon Appétit, 18 July 2022 To build the tacos, scoop about 1/2 cup of the tempeh crumbles into each taco shell or tortilla. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 June 2022 This variation on the crunchy taco substitutes crumbled and sauteed tempeh for the meat. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 June 2022 There are many different types of probiotic-rich foods available, but some of the best include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso soup, and tempeh. The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 Jackfruit has a texture similar to pulled pork, and tempeh will fill the gap on any recipe that could be enhanced by a chewy component. Outside Online, 7 July 2020 See More
Essence, 22 Aug. 2022 Bolstering plenty of vegan options, the breakfast menu offers a harvest root hash bowl that includes various sautéed vegetables mixed with tempeh. Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2022 The tempeh burger at Nana's Bakery & Pizza in Westerly. Jenna Pelletier, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 The pair has fashioned a decidedly flexitarian menu that offers fried artichokes with a spicy melon broth and tempeh with gold rice and collard greens. Mehr Singh, Bon Appétit, 18 July 2022 To build the tacos, scoop about 1/2 cup of the tempeh crumbles into each taco shell or tortilla. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 June 2022 This variation on the crunchy taco substitutes crumbled and sauteed tempeh for the meat. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 June 2022 There are many different types of probiotic-rich foods available, but some of the best include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso soup, and tempeh. The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 Jackfruit has a texture similar to pulled pork, and tempeh will fill the gap on any recipe that could be enhanced by a chewy component. Outside Online, 7 July 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Javanese témpé
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined above