Tempeh Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtɛm.peɪ

TEM-pay

UK

tˈɛmpeɪ

TEM-pay

Definition

Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans, often used as a protein-rich meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Usage & Nuances

Tempeh is pronounced 'TEM-pay.' It's popular in vegan and vegetarian diets and has a firm, chewy texture and nutty flavor. Unlike tofu, tempeh is whole-soybean based and less processed. In recipes, it is usually fried, steamed, or baked. Watch out for spelling confusion with 'tempura,' which is unrelated.

• Spanish: tempeh
• Portuguese (BR): tempeh
• Portuguese (PT): tempeh
• Chinese (Simplified): 天贝
• Chinese (Traditional): 天貝
• Hindi: टेम्पेह
• Arabic: تيمبيه
• Bengali: টেমপে
• Russian: темпе
• Japanese: テンペ
• Vietnamese: tempe - đậu nành lên men (món ăn Indonesia)
• Korean: 템페
• Turkish: tempeh - fermente soya fasulyesi keki
• Urdu: ٹیمپے
• Indonesian: tempe

Example Sentences

I cooked tempeh for dinner.

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Tempeh is made from soybeans.

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Many vegetarians eat tempeh.

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Have you ever tried grilled tempeh in a salad?

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People say tempeh tastes even better when it's marinated.

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When I became vegan, I started eating tempeh instead of chicken.

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