How To Make Homemade Organic Tempe 

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Jackson skyler , thank you for watching our videos. It’s a little hard find Tempe in the US but it’s very simple to make and with the proper temperature, you can get great results. Any questions, don’t hesitate post them here and we will get back to you. Thanks again

Trader Joe sells it if you live close by to the store. Some whole foods sell it too.

Hello Leslie, Firstly, thank you so much for watching our video. We're sorry that your first trial of making tempe didn't turn out as supposed to be. But please don't be discourage, this is your first trial, don't stop, keep practicing. Like they said "Practice can make perfect!" Several things that I can think of why your tempe didn't turn out firm. Firstly, was the soybean cooked enough ? Because if the bean is not soft, it's hard for mold/ragi to grow to hold beans together. Secondly, was most of the skin off from the bean? Because the skin can prevent also the mold to penetrate the beans. Thirdly, you are right about water, too much water in the bean can interfere the mold to grow. So, make sure to pat the dry. And also you want to pack the soybean well in the freezer bag or daun pisang, you don't want too much space. And very important also to keep in mind, make sure the beans and all utensils, the freezer bags and daun pisang are clean, not contaminate by any salt. Because salt can kill the mold (ragi). And the temperature is little bit tricky too, range between 85 to 90 degree Farenheit. If it's lower than 85 the mold may not grow. Conversely. If it's too hot the spores may die. You mentioned your oven temp is 105 with light on, check if the light of, if it's 90. You may incubate the tempe with light of. Regarding the ragi/starter. I used either one, from Indonesia or US brand, they are all good. All is work for me. Again Leslie, I encourage you to keep practicing. I am very sure you can make the tempe you like. Good luck on your next trial! And try to watch our other videos too!

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Hello Lilmini, the apple cider vinegar creates acidic environment, this is important to prevent the growth of unwanted bacteria, and unwanted black spots. Thank you for watching our video!:)

Hello anambivalentenemy, the plastic bag won't destroy or prevent the mould to grow as long as you make several tiny holes in the bag and right temperature. The right temperature at least 90 farenheit. Don't hesitate ask us any questions, we will be glad to answer. Thank you for watching our video. Please like and subscribe to our channel. Thank you in advance!

Yay!! you are vey welcome Maya!:)

Mine grew white fuzz within a few days on top the refrigerator, when the white fuzz attempted to collapse then I put it directly into the freezer, lay the beans out after putting/stirring in the vinegar to cool and dry, then stir in inoculate and shape into cake, I reuse tofu square tray and put that into zipper bag with toothpick holes to keep out bugs.

Hello Maria, Firstly, thank you for watching our video. And hope subscribed to our channel too. Your question is why your tempe turned black. You are right that too high temperature is one of the factors of the black spots on tempe. If your oven is already about 90-95 degree Farenheit. You don't need to turn on its light. Another factor also could be the quality of starter. You should use good quality of tempeh starter. Not good quality of starter will effect on your tempeh quality too, one of them is the appearance of black spots. And also black spot of your tempeh is caused by the oxygen intake which is too much. You can solve this by covering your tempeh thoroughly so that the tempeh is not exposed to the air directly. Or when you put in the plastic, make sure not to make too many holes. Don't discourage, don't stop Maria. Good luck for the next try. Have fun cooking!

You are very welcome DPurbantari! :) jangan lupa subscribe yach kalau belum:)

Hello Nagarani, am not sure if yeast for bread can help for permentation process. But this mold or tempe starter is easy to get though on line :)

Rin Warrilow aku pernah coba pake cuka dan ngga terasa asam sama sekali.

kenapa ditambah cuka?..karena buat perangsang tumbuhnya mikroba fungus'..gk bakal asam soalnya asam citrus dri cuka sdh dimakan oleh mikroba fungus dri ragi

Vinegar is only to adjust ph for better mold starting, tangy sour is dependent on what beans and how it is prepared for eating--

Thank you for your question: Pretty much the function of the Apple cider vinegar is to glue together the beans as the mold grow in the process of fermentation.

The vinegar creates an acid environment which encourages the proper mold to grow and prevents the wrong mold from taking over.

Thank you! Can i use any kind of vinegar instead of only apple cider vinegar?

Nutririana , that is fine to us. We love when the community is part of our work. Thank you

Can not without starter...because the starter is ingredient that make the soy glue together and make the taste better.

You won't know what kind of mold you got then, we're not making wild yeast bread, starter gives that one strain a better chance to get a good foothold before other molds can get started, but it can be done, which is beyond my knowledge so I tried to get the best trusted supply I could find, very happy too.

because the temperature where u stored the tempeh isnt suitable.

Halo Dian, maaf baru balas, seperti divideo, simpan di oven (turn off yach) dan nyalakan lampunya, agar temperaturnya tetap hangat. dan make surekedelainya dibilas bersih beberapa kali. Semoga berhasil Dain!

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Don't worry, increase the Tempe starter, may be your Temper starter is not as powerful as hers. My 1st attempt also didn't turn out good, so the next batch I doubled the Tempe Starter. It turned out so good ! I used someone else recipe but hers also the same. So double the starter and it will work ! Happy Cooking and Happy making Tempe.

you use apple cider vinegar?

Shes cooking in her own home, they cook with WAY more crap on at the Burger King you get all your meals from. Don't be such a rude prude.