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The possibilities are endless with tempeh. Here are a few ideas to get your journey started.
Start with steam
Steam or boil tempeh for 10 minutes
Every tempeh recipe will benefit when you steam or boil the tempeh first. This step unlocks the delicate flavor and fresh aroma of tempeh and allows your seasoning to soak in better.
As a bonus, steaming keeps the tempeh fresh longer if you are going to store it in the fridge.
Storage Tips
The shelf-life of tempeh depends on how it’s stored.
Frozen tempeh will keep indefinitely but we recommend storing it no more than 10 months in the freezer.
Raw tempeh will keep for about 7-10 days in the refrigerator.
Steamed tempeh will keep for up to 30 days in the refrigerator.
Pro tip: Take 1 block out of the freezer at a time, steam it, use however much for your meal, then store any unused portion in the fridge for next time.
Thawing Frozen Tempeh
The easiest way to thaw frozen tempeh is to put it in the fridge 24 hours before you use it. Or, you can steam it directly from frozen, but then it is harder to cut up first.