I'm guessing a lot of mainstream grocery stores don't carry it. Mine don't. But in stores like Whole Foods, Wild Oats, New Seasons or health food stores, you'll likely find it in the refrigerated cases or perhaps among the frozen foods. Just ask the employees.

Here are some "starter" recipes so you can see how you like it.

Carol

Here is a link that might be useful: Turtle Island Tempeh Recipes

I love tofu, but did not care for tempeh at all. So I would suggest searching some out and buying it first before you go to the trouble of trying to make it. Then again, maybe home made would be better than the store brands!

It was years ago that I tried it, so I don't really remember much about it other than I didn't like it. I think it was much chewier than tofu - it was rather flat, more like a pancake than a block of tofu, much drier than regular tofu, and it was a darker brown color and not whitish like tofu. I think it's tofu with most of the water pressed out and maybe smoked or with other flavors added.

Sorry to be so vague! I bought it as a meat substitute when I stopped eating meat a few years back, but it just didn't do the trick. You may be different, however. I wouldn't say don't bother, just that I didn't care for it. You might really like it. Let us know how it works out if you do decide to make it! I'd be curious how it turns out.

Lisa

Thank you very much for the information. I would like to give it a try before making it. I like tofu but, like what Lisa said, that doesn't mean I will like tempeh. I thought I would like soy yogurt since I liked tofu but it was not the case. So seeking a sample out and taste it before investing time and money will make more sense. Thanks again. I will keep you posted.

Tempeh is cooked whole soybeans that have been fermented. Some would consider it an acquired taste. It's not an especially strong taste, rather nutlike. You'll want to add seasonings. My favorite way to cook it is to bake or simmer it in a diluted soy sauce solution seasoned with garlic and coriander. I think coriander is the traditional flavoring for tempeh. Cooked this way, it makes a tasty burger-type sandwich.

After searching a few stores I finally found tempeh at a health food store this morning. Got it home and made some for lunch. It was not bad but my husband and our son probably won't eat it. I get to eat the whole thing so I am hoping I will like it better by the time I finish the package. If I do change my mind I will order tempeh starter to make my own. Thanks for all your help.