Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1

Shockingly easy. I just put a wire rack in my microwave to set the tempeh bags on. I took quart sized ziplock bags and poked them profusely with a needle. Then I filled them with the boiled, semi mashed and dried soybeans adding a few tbsp's of the starter. Placed on rack, left the microwave door cracked so that the incandescent light would stay on. Chamber temp was around 90f. Fermentation completed in 36 hours. Also tried with lentils and some other grain, can't remember but it worked perfectly well.

Came as hard as a brick in a vacuum bag. Once it’s open, it’s fine and easily used.. This is my first time trying to make tempeh. I used 1tbs for every 2 cups of cooked soy beans. Sprinkle and mix it when the beans are dry and ready to bag. It works wonderfully. I can’t believe this is my first try and I am happy with the result.

Very good product. Plenty of starter for months.

"The Wira brand worked well for me.I used it my first time making tempeh.I made Black bean tempeh using an imstantpot.The fermentation of the cakes completed between 27-32.5 hours,which is at the lower end of the typical time range.No instructions for amount of starter to use are provided,but that information is found in recipes and the starter amountssuggested are quite similar throughout.For myself I used a ratio of 3 grams starter per 1 cup (140 g) of dry black beans.Also, I used a 1 Tbsp. of vinegar per 1 cup of dry black beans.I chose this brand because it is economical and it does have good repute.I'm glad I chose it and will be able to sustainably make Tempeh."

I was so eager to try this. The bag has no instruction on how much it would apply for a bag. I tried 3 times with soybean, red bean, chickpea and none of them gave me anything. I put them into the oven with only light on and the temperature is about 37. After 3 days they all turned into black and at this moment I do not even have any desire to even try. I have some vinegar mixed with the cooked beans and that is why there is no mold whatsoever.i am so jealous of other successful buys whose photos made me cry. Wont buy it again as I tried 3 times and there is no instruction of how much I should apply to them so I did put a lot of the powder in the bag and hopefu they will grow in two days. When things have no instructions you got to suspect how it worked for others.

The tempeh I made from this was super delicious. Used 1 tablespoon for just over 2 cups of dry soy beans. It worked perfectly and was done in about 48 hours. There is a lot left for many more batches. This was my first time making tempeh and would highly recommend!

The tempeh starter was delivered as a hard “brick” because it was vacuum packed. Once the package was opened, the product was consistent, fine granules that appeared to be good quality. I have used another starter - the one that comes in 4 little packets with instructions. This starter seemed to work better/quicker for me. It made perfect tempeh. Expiration date of 1/2025 was clearly marked on the package front. No instructions. I used approximately 3/4 tsp starter (plus 1/2 tbsp white vinegar) for 1 cup cooked beans. This may have been more starter than needed because it worked so quickly. I am a beginner tempeh maker, but there seems to be multiple reasons why someone’s tempeh may fail… beans too wet, too hot, or not the right environment. I make tempeh in my food dehydrator set at the lowest setting 95 degrees (furthest away from heating fan). I place the beans in a freezer zip lock bag, and then use a toothpick to poke holes eatery inch front and back. Total time in dehydrator is approximately 48 hours. I recommend trying this product. Good quality. Good value. Plenty of starter for an entire year!

Tried my first batch, and it did not work on the yogurt setting in Instant Pot. Wasted my first batch.I thought the starter was dead, but decided to give it another go, since it was my first time making tempeh. I have fermented kombucha, yogurt, natto, and cabbage before, i'm not new to the fermentation.After reading the instructions, I realized that the 'normal' yogurt setting in Instant Pot gives temperature that is too high for tempeh. I pressed 'Yogurt' button, then I pressed 'Adjust' button, and saw that it can adjust to: Low (24), Normal (8), and High (boil). I made sure that it was set on 'Low'. Tempeh ferments at 85F-90F, while yogurt needs 120F.Another thing that I adjusted was losing the ziploc bag, since tempeh culture needs air. I put the hulled beans mixed with tempeh starter into a glass storage container about 1 inch thick to ensure it is getting enough air.And last important thing - soybeans need to be dry when adding the starter. I dried them on paper towel shortly after cooking. If beans are wet, the starter won't take.After these adjustments, it worked!! Looking forward to making many more batches!