Tempeh is good for weight loss as it's high in protein and can help with appetite control and make you feel fuller longer after a meal so you will eat less and lose weight.
Packaged tempeh is already cooked so it can be eaten and enjoyed right from the package.
Non packaged tempeh is not cooked and should be cooked before being eaten.
Steaming the tempeh before marinating or cooking it helps remove any bitterness in the tempeh.
Raw tempeh also has almost no nutritional value and does not taste very pleasant raw.
Tempeh is considered a processed form of soy because it's made by fermenting cooked soybeans and then molding them into a dense block with some grains (typically rice).
Tempeh or tempe is a traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans and is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form.
A fungus, Rhizopus oligosporus or Rhizopus oryzae, is used in the fermentation process and is also known as tempeh starter.
When compared gram per gram, tempeh is higher in calories, protein, and fiber, while tofu is lower in calories and carbohydrates, and neither contains sugar.
Nutritionally speaking, both tempeh and tofu are healthy options and are a good way to add vegetarian protein to any meal.
The only downside to tempeh is its calorie count is higher than tofu's, but the nutrients it packs more than make up for this.
Tempeh is an awesome plant-based protein but it can be a bit of an acquired taste.
It has a nutty, almost mushroomy flavor that can be overpowering or even bitter if it's not prepared well.
The tastiest way to cook tempeh is to pan-fry it in an oiled skillet on the stove.
This way, the tempeh can absorb more flavor and will not dry out.