Alexandra Sitzman

May 2, 2023 | deleciousfood.com | Ashley Madden |Jeffrey Dalton |Amy Angelo |Alexandra Sitzman

The volcanic island of Java offers picturesque scenery, diverse wildlife and Jakarta, Indonesia’s busiest city. But it’s also the birthplace of some of the country’s most beloved foods. Tempeh, a type of cultured soy-based protein invented on the island of Java hundreds of years ago, is now a staple of Indonesian cuisine. You can find it along with local dishes with vegetables. In fact, according to research, Indonesians eat about seven kilograms of tempeh each year.