Tempeh is a fermented soybean product with Indonesian origins. After being boiled and fermented, the soybeans are then pressed into a block. Although it seems unpleasant, the white substance that accumulates between the soybeans is actually mould. It's an edible sort of mould that is completely normal, natural, and nutritious.
Although several types of legumes can be used to make tempeh, soy tempeh is the most popular kind. According to the Soy Info Centre, the Rhizopus mold's work during the fermentation process results in a thin encasing that holds individual soybeans together in a block structure. Tempeh is typically sold as a square slab that is about an inch thick and has a thin layer of fungus covering the beige soybeans. Even while the idea of a fermented soybean cake might not make you salivate, the flavors are very scrumptious when coupled with additional components. Tempeh is very nutritious. It is a good source of iron, prebiotics, B vitamins, and manganese in addition to being a complete protein. A massive 31 grammes of protein can be found in 1 cup of tempeh.
Tempeh is a fermented food, as I have said. Phytic acid, which can prevent the absorption of minerals, is broken down during this fermentation process. This indicates that, as compared to other beans, the minerals in tempeh are simpler to digest and that tempeh is also less prone to give rise to gas or indigestion. Most supermarkets sell tempeh, which is typically found next to tofu in the refrigerated portion of the natural foods aisle. I urge you to at least purchase some tempeh if you've never tasted it before attempting to make your own.