The Therapeutic Kitchen

16/09/2026

How is tempeh different from tofu ?

The biggest difference is that tempeh is made by fermenting whole beans while tofu is made from condensed soymilk that are coagulated and pressed into curds.

As it is made from whole beans, tempeh contains significantly more protein and dietary fiber compared to tofu. Tempeh is also higher in calories and healthy fats than tofu due to its lower water content and dense bean concentration. The tempeh fermentation process breaks down bean starches and phytic acid, generating prebiotics that support gut flora and ease digestion compared to unfermented soy milk derivatives, making it more digestable and nutritionally available.

How do you enjoy your tempeh at home? Comment to share your preference and recipe, if any :)

天贝（Tempeh）与豆腐有什么不同？最大的区别在于，天贝是由全豆发酵制成的，而豆腐则是用浓缩豆浆凝固并挤压成块制成的。由于天贝是由全豆制成，其蛋白质和膳食纤维的含量显着高于豆腐。同时，因为天贝的水分含量较低且豆类浓度高，其卡路里和健康脂肪的含量也高于豆腐。此外，天贝的发酵过程分解了豆类淀粉和植酸，产生了能够促进肠道菌群并帮助消化的益生元。与未发酵的豆浆衍生制品（如豆腐）相比，天贝更易于消化，营养也更容易被人体吸收。

11/09/2026

We shared about a simple three-ingredient no-cook, whole food plant-based tomato sauce earlier. For those who are interested in the recipe, here you go:

Tomato sauce recipe (Serves 1)
90 g passata sauce
30g roasted almond butter
15g soy sauce
Mix all ingredients

*Passata sauce contains only tomatoes, with or without salt, making them the least processed tomato sauce in convenient packaging. Always read the labels to confirm before purchase

Comment if you need us to post examples of passata sauces available in the market.

09/09/2026

Many friends, especially young parents asked us - how to prepare a quick, healthy whole food plant based meal on a busy weekday evening?

We particularly like this very simple pasta recipe that requires minimal cooking and approved by many children who have tasted it.

Simple steps:
1. Boil wholewheat pasta.
2. Steam vegetables.
3. Mix up the sauce (no cooking required), using only 3 ingredients.
4. Cut up some fresh tempeh (can have it raw if fresh or steamed along with vegetables, or air fried/bake in oven at 180 degrees celcius for 10 minutes.
5. Assemble everything.
6. Sprinkle with baked nuts and seeds.

There you go - a complete, balanced and nutritious meal in less than 30 minutes!

Would you like to learn how to make this 3-ingredient, no-cook tomato sauce? Comment and let us know, we will share in our next post.

07/09/2026

🎉 We’re 1,000 followers strong! 🎉

What started as a passion for sharing healthy, wholesome food has grown into a wonderful community of 1,000 people.

Thank you for following our journey, attending our workshops, trying our recipes, supporting our breads and tempeh, and helping us spread the message that healthy eating can be simple, delicious, and sustainable.

Every like, comment, share, and word of encouragement means so much to us. 💚

Thank you for being part of The Therapeutic Kitchen family. We’re excited to continue learning, cooking, and growing together.

🌱 Here's to the next milestone!

06/09/2026

We are delighted to be featured in a recent news interview on how children can eat healthily on a Whole Food Plant-Based diet.

In the segment, our founder, Hwee Mei shared practical tips for building balanced, nutritious meals that support healthy growth and lifelong eating habits.

Watch the clip below! 🎥🌱

04/09/2026

Another batch of order ready for delivery. When we mentioned that we made our items in small batches, we mean it.

Some days we made more, some days less. But never too many, so that we do not lose count, and so that we can remember whose order is each item for. This is important so that it is easier for us to pay attention to the details. Some customers prefer less or no salt in their bread, some prefer spiced Black sesame instead of almond in spiced paste, or chickpea tempeh to buckwheat tempeh. We remember these preferences when we make each item, just like how we remember the taste preferences of our loved ones when we cook in the kitchen. It makes a difference - at the very least, it makes us happier and more fulfilled in the process 😁

This batch includes 3 types of breads. First is wheat free wholegrain koji starter breads for a customer who prefers to reduce wheat and gluten intake, who also prefers less salt in the loaves. Second is sourdough rye breads with seeds, which has lower gluten content as they are made up of mostly wholegrain rye. For customers who prefer some bite and chew. Lastly the 100% wholewheat koji starter bread for customers who wanted to try our basic koji stater bread.

This batch spiced paste is made from black sesame instead of almond, on customer's request.

Customisation and more variety took more time, but it is worth all the effort. That reminds us that dedicated teachers do that everyday too. Wish all teachers a Happy Teacher's Day!

30/08/2026

《The Therapeutic Kitchen》, 创办人，营养师，慧美老师，
受邀 新传媒LOVE 972频道 访谈
～ 题目：《发酵食物如何有益健康》

Founder of 《The Therapeutic Kitchen》, Dietitian Hwee Mei has been invited to MediaCorp Radio, FM Love972, to share on the topic :
《Fermented Food & its benefits to health》

👉Session is in Mandarin（中文）
👉LIVE 直播: on radio, 《FM LOVE 972》
👉Date日期: 1/9/2026 ( Tuesday)(星期二）
👉Time 时间： 下午2点-3点， 2pm-3pm

👉网路 直播链接
https://www.melisten.sg/radio/love-972

👉Link to listen online:
https://www.melisten.sg/radio/love-972

Mediacorp LOVE 972 is Singapore's most popular Mandarin radio station for feel-good music, lively conversations, and heartwarming entertainment. Tune in daily for your daily dose of joy and nostalgia

15/08/2026

Dear friends, please join us at Tzu Chi Food Farmacy Market Day next Saturday, 22nd August, from 2pm to 4.30pm!

We will be bringing along our organic tempeh, spiced almond paste, long fermented bread and our new product, homemade Shio Koji. Stock is limited, so do come early to avoid disappointment. 😊

There are other stalls offering whole food plant based food products too, ranging from vegetables, fresh local mushrooms, natural sauce, paste, nut butter and many more.

Looking forward to seeing you next Saturday!

25/07/2026

Do you know that fresh tempeh contains 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘮, which plays a helpful role in gut health? Most of us eat tempeh fried, baked or stir-fried, which kills off these live bacteria. However, even if the 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘮 cells are heat-killed during cooking, they do not become useless. Scientists refer to them as paraprobiotics (or postbiotics). The dead bacterial cell walls still interact with your immune cells, stimulating a positive immune response and reinforcing gut barrier function.

If you want to consume 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘮 as a fully live probiotic from tempeh, try eating it lightly steamed instead of deep-fried. You can also try eating fresh tempeh* from us (within 2 days of harvest date indicated on the label) too. Sharing one of the simplest ways of eating raw tempeh in this video.

Our tempehs are made-to-order from organic beans and grains, in small batches and wrapped in leaves, delivered within 24 hours of harvest. We make mostly non-soybean tempeh, please whatsapp us at 81257079 to check on what's available (varies from week to week) and for further enquiries today!

* Please exercise caution when eating raw tempeh especially for individuals with immunocompromised conditions or lower immunity such as illness, pregnant, young children or elderly

13/07/2026

Dear friends, join us this Saturday as we share about commonly eaten fermented food, and how best to enjoy them to reap their nutritional benefits for better health.

✨ Talk by Dietitian So Hwee Mei - Types of Fermented Food and its Health Benefits (English)

What makes the natural fermentation process so beneficial for our gut and digestion? Join us as Dietitian So Hwee Mei shares the science behind probiotic-rich foods like kimchi, tempeh, miso, and fermented pickles, and discover how they may help strengthen immunity, support gut health, and reduce inflammation for better overall wellbeing 🥬🌶️

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 : 18 July 2026 (Saturday)
🕒 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Tzu Chi Food Farmacy, Blk 121 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 S560121
🎟️ 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑨𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 – Limited seats!
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: bit.ly/FoodFarmacyClassRegistration