Why our tempeh doesn’t need to be steamed (or boiled)

Why our tempeh doesn’t need to be steamed (or boiled)

If you’ve cooked with tempeh before, you’ve likely seen recipes that call for steaming or boiling it first. That advice exists for a reason — but it doesn’t apply to all tempeh. At Tempeh Goodness, we make fresh, unpasteurized tempeh that’s ready to cook straight from...
Tempeh Nuggets

Tempeh Nuggets

Ingredients 20 mL (1 ½ tbsp) vegetable oil 1 package tempeh, cut into 16 strips 190 mL (¾ cup) water 1 egg 125 mL (½ cup) breadcrumbs 5 mL (1 tsp) paprika 5 mL (1 tsp) onion powder 5 mL (1 tsp) garlic powder 1 mL (¼ tsp) salt 2 mL (½ tsp) black pepper Chipotle dipping...
Soba Noodles with Tempeh

Soba Noodles with Tempeh

Ingredients Peanut butter sauce: 60 mL (¼ cup) natural peanut or almond butter or non-nut alternative 5 mL (1 tsp) minced ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 45 mL (3 tbsp) rice wine vinegar 40 mL (2 ½ tbsp) lower sodium soy sauce 10 mL (2 tsp) sesame oil 2 mL (½ tsp) red...
Why our tempeh doesn’t need to be steamed (or boiled)

Rooted in tradition: the origins of tempeh

Tempeh is not a modern invention, a food trend, or a “new” plant-based protein. It is a traditional Indonesian fermented food with a history that stretches back to the 17th century, deeply rooted in daily life on the island of Java in Indonesia. Long before tempeh...