Easy Tempeh at Home (Black Bean Tempeh + Universal Method)

Learn how to make tempeh at home using almost any bean, seed, grain, or nut, plus tell you what to avoid and why. In this video, I walk through the full process using black turtle beans — from prepping and inoculating to incubating and harvesting a fresh, firm block of homemade tempeh. Perfect for beginners, vegans, plant-based eaters, fermenters, and anyone wanting a high-protein whole-food staple you can customize endlessly. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:14 What is Tempeh 01:17 Why Make Tempeh 01:54 Choosing Your Base 04:45 Cooking the Beans 05:29 Tempeh Ingredients 06:39 Mix it up 07:17 Choosing a container 09:35 Incubation Options 11:35 Halfway Check In 12:15 Results and Tasting 14:27 Storing Tempeh 14:50 Outro My Tempeh Ratio: 1 lb. dried beans (about 6 cups cooked) 1 Tbsp. white vinegar 1 tsp. tempeh culture (I use this one: https://raprima.com/raprima-tempeh-st...) ⚠️ Fermentation Safety Disclaimer: Always ferment safely! Make sure your equipment is clean and sanitized, follow proper temperatures, and trust your senses — when in doubt, throw it out. Don’t stress too much, though; tempeh is a hardy fermentation. Stay mindful, stay safe, and have fun experimenting! #tempeh #homemadetempeh #veganprotein #fermentation #plantbased