tempe; tempeh
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A fermented
SOYBEAN cake, with a texture similar to that of soft
TOFU and a yeasty, nutty flavor. The high-protein tempe is popular in Asian cooking, as well as for
VEGETARIAN diets. It's commonly available at health-food stores.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.