Tempeh Starter Culture

Product Description

Tempeh is a fermented food, whereby you add tempeh culture to soybeans and let it ferment for a day or two. 

Our Temper Starter Culture is used for fermenting soybeans into nutritious probiotic-rich Tempeh. Our Tempeh Starter contains Rhizopus oligosporus spores, the essential microorganism for successful tempeh fermentation.

Tempeh is fermented soybeans which is nutrient-rich with a nutty, mushroomy flavour; perfect for stir-fries, soups, salads or frying and dipping in sauce as a snack. 

Making your own Tempeh yields a beautifully gluten-free and delicious tempeh than relying on store bought tempeh where you have no control over the ingredients. 

How to Make Soybeans Tempeh (detailed instructions supplied with purchase). 

Making tempeh at home is a rewarding fermentation process. Follow these simple steps for delicious homemade tempeh:

1. Prepare the dried Soybeans: Soak 2 cups of dried soybeans for 12-24 hours. Dehull the beans, then cook until tender. Drain the cooked soybeans and let them air dry. Drying the soybeans is important (is is ok if there is some moisture, just not pooling water).

2. Mix with tempeh Starter: Once the soybeans are dry and at room temperature, mix in apple cider vinegar and your tempeh starter culture. 

3. Pack your tempeh soybeans and Incubate: Place the inoculated soybeans in a perforated ziplock bag or a tempeh mold. Ensure the beans are about 1-inch thick for optimal fermentation.

4. Ferment your tempeh soybeans: Incubate at a consistent temperature of 30°C for 24-48 hours. The tempeh is ready when it's covered with a white mycelium and has a firm texture.

5. Store: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze the tempeh for up to 6 months once fermentation is complete.

What You Receive

• 15 doses of high-quality Tempeh Starter Culture (enough to ferment approximately 7kgs of soybeans)

• Detailed instructions for making tempeh at home

• After-sales support for any questions or troubleshooting

Why Choose Our Tempeh Starter?

Our Tempeh Starter Culture ensures a reliable and rewarding tempeh-making experience. With its high purity and potency, you can enjoy the benefits of fresh, homemade tempeh, knowing exactly what’s in your food. Ideal for health-conscious individuals and those looking to add more plant-based protein to their diet.

Note

For best results, use fresh non-gmo soybeans and maintain a clean working environment to prevent contamination. Store the starter culture in a ziplock pouch in the fridge. Make sure to bring the pouch up to room temperature before opening it each time. If this is not done, moisture will condense on the starter and ruin it. 

Traditional tempeh is often wrapped in banana leaves, but zip-lock bags work well for home fermentation.