Meeting Benny “Tempeman”: Bali’s tempeh innovator

Meeting Benny “Tempeman”: Bali’s tempeh innovator

During a recent trip to Bali, we connected with Benny, founder of Tempeman — a tempeh-focused CPG business and education initiative dedicated to preserving Indonesia’s fermentation heritage while bringing tempeh to a global audience. From Indonesian staple to global...
Meeting Benny “Tempeman”: Bali’s tempeh innovator

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...
Meeting Benny “Tempeman”: Bali’s tempeh innovator

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...