Indonesia's famed delicacy 'tempeh' finds a new home in Japan

Raw tempeh: Tokiwa's raw tempeh with skin is suitable for salads. (Courtesy of Tokiwa) (Courtesy of Tokiwa/Courtesy of Tokiwa) - Jakarta Post/ANN

JAKARTA, April 4 (Jakarta Post/ANN): Tempeh has won recognition and begun a unique evolution in Japan, assisted by the country’s rising health consciousness and expanding supply channels.

Tamaki Abe is one of a growing number of Japanese who recently fell in love with tempeh, the fermented soy-based Indonesian dish.