Tempeh or tempe is a traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans. It is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form. A fungus, Rhi
Fresh tempeh
Tempeh being sold in a traditional market in Indonesia
Tempeh being sold in Java, early 20th century
Making tempeh by wrapping boiled soybeans in banana leaves
The soybean, soy bean, or soya bean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean. Soy is a staple crop, the world's most grown legume, and an important animal feed.