Tofu Cooking Trick Explained: Instant Restaurant Quality
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- The easiest way to master this classic is to just do it.
I’ve seen firsthand how simple changes in the kitchen can spark massive change. Join me today as I share one of my favorite plant-based techniques that you can easily recreate at home or in a restaurant. My take on the classic Rockerfella'. Let’s dive in!
I wanted to share a bit of the experience I have in this one for people asking. I am now freelancing and working on sharing what I know with you here.
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Tofu Rockefeller with Potatoes and Carrots
Ingredients:
1 block extra firm tofu (in water)
Vegan cream cheese
250g baby spinach
Vegan pork seasoning blend (sage, onion, thyme)
2 cloves garlic
1 lemon, zested and juiced
6-8 large red potatoes, cut into large cubes
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Olive oil (as needed)
Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions:
Prepare Potatoes and Carrots:
Scrub the red potatoes and cut them into large cubes, leaving the skin on.
Scrub the carrots, leaving the skin on, and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Add both the potatoes and carrots to a pot of water on low heat. Boil until softened, then drain and set aside.
Prepare Tofu:
Drain the tofu and press out any excess water.
Slice the tofu block in half to create two large portions.
Heat a large cast iron pan and add a little oil. Sear the tofu on both sides until golden brown.
Sprinkle the tofu with the vegan pork seasoning (sage, onion, thyme).
Cook Spinach:
In the same pan, add a bit more oil and sauté the baby spinach until wilted.
Drain any excess liquid from the spinach and set aside.
Prepare the Garlic-Lemon Mixture:
Finely mince the garlic cloves and zest the lemon.
Mash the garlic and lemon zest together into a paste.
Add the lemon juice to the paste.
Make the Spinach-Cream Cheese Mixture:
In a bowl, mix the wilted spinach, garlic-lemon paste, and vegan cream cheese together. Season with black pepper to taste.
Spread the mixture evenly over the top of each tofu slice.
Panko Topping:
In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, black pepper, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well.
Sprinkle the panko mixture over the tofu and spinach.
Roast and Serve:
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Place the tofu and vegetables on a baking tray.
Toss the boiled potatoes and carrots with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a bit of the vegan pork seasoning.
Roast everything in the oven until the panko on the tofu is golden brown and the vegetables are crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
Serve the tofu with the roasted potatoes and carrots for a hearty, plant-based meal.
I don’t know why more restaurants don’t offer meals like this rather than the sad, ubiquitous pasta primavera.
I’m with you and hope some see these to learn. Thanks for watching
@@DerekSarnoChefI don’t know either! Don’t they TEACH this in culinary schools yet? I’d think they’d ALL be all in on the wisdom …geesh.
Exactly
They go with what sells and they’re afraid to be innovative. Unfortunately most chefs learn traditional dishes and most culinary schools teach the same. There’s a certain cache associated with traditional recipes. Derek is almost single handedly turning the tide, one cook, one recipe, one event at a time. 👨🍳
This has been my argument all this time. There's no reason that the vegan choice isn't be more than salad and fries. If u wanna call yourself a chef, you would want to... and most certainly SHOULD expand what you have to offer your patrons. Ita juat pathetic most of the time.
I appreciated hearing about your professional history. Most impressive. I love the recipe and look forward to making. BUT are you seriously telling me that someone complained because a professional chef on a vegan channel is chopping veggies? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 That's like yelling at the ocean for being wet.
Thar be dragons....sorry...Thar be Twats!
Food prep, like cutting veg, is kind of zen. People need to stop complaining about the small things.
Yes. I love it. So relaxing.
I LOVE it. I wouldn't even mind a job just chopping veggies all day😂
Agree, I love prepping food. It's a way of taking care of myself and my family, it's nourishing in many ways.
I don't enjoy the chopping and prepping, just like I don't like tidying up the kitchen after cooking, but I love a nice home cooked meal and a clean kitchen, but some nice music in the background (or a podcast, film or tv show) is enough to help you change your focus from a boring task. It's not that hard.
Must normalize buying veggies in bulk rather than pre-cut to avoid packages and more waste. 🎉
Derek, you’re awesome and I love your videos :) thanks for being you
That meal looks so delicious! I will be all over that one. I don't know who does your videos, or if you do them yourself, but Frankie's comments are laugh out loud good. Thanks for all that you do; I've learned so much by watching your videos. You prove time and time again that. vegan food definitely can be hearty and delicious.
Folks complain you cut too many vegetables? Bizarre
Ugh, yeah
Never enough veg :)
😂😂
I guess when your world is small - veg cutting seems like a big deal? Idk?
The keyboard warriors strike again. Begone miserable people. We want more! more! more! vegetable chopping ... and the clickity clack of the tongs (or did they moan about that too.....).
thanks for a summary of your experienced history! and for influencing change! I am learning a lot as a home cook- plus you definitely look good with longer hair and beard- just sayin'✅ and Frankie always looks good 🎶 THANK YOU🙏
Aw thank you kindly
I agree fully. 🙏❤
I love how relaxed and flexible your cooking style is. After a few months watching these videos I'm feeling myself having way more fun cooking because I'm less concerned about following an exact recipe with precise measurements. More focused on what I feel like will taste good.
I cook regularly and pretty well if my friends and family count. I don't have the attention span for RECIPES, I cook by method. So I can tell you approximately what I did to make a dish, a recipe will not forthcoming. Retired due to health issues, I spend my days catering to my dog's pleasure and comfort. Charlie wouldn't be out in the rain for any reason, much like yours. 😊
Carry on and I'll be watching with Charlie.
Every dog should be this spoiled.
this is true
Every animal should be spoiled by humans 😉
Amen! My daughter tells me I treat my dogs better than her. I explain they don’t talk back. 😂
@@karenhicks7816my previous boyfriend said that I love my Labby more than I love him. My response: “What’s your point?” 😉
@@nicolebell-m1y😂😂😂
I love Frankie’s commentary ❤️ I have two four legged side talkers, one has a potty mouth and demands fresh baked bread. 😮🤣😆
Me too.
Cutting vegetables is very soothing and grounding for me. It’s quite strange that some people would complain about that.
Could be an auditory sensory issue for some? But why complain when there are other vegan channels that mute kitchen sounds? People have options and need to displace steam? IDK, but bless their hearts.
When do we get a tutorial on the clicky tongs thing?
😆Yes, HOW is that done?!
Yeah, lol
You need a specific pair of tongs for it to work. Just google "clickety clackety tongs" and you'll find 'em.
Just kidding, I completely made that up. Had some of you going though, didn't I? In all seriousness, I have seen tongs that only close when they're pointing in a certain direction (it seemed like magic to me). I could see that being used with some fancy wristwork to create that sound, but they could also just be normal tongs for all I know.
Slow mo close up should do the trick?
Yes!
Another great video from my favorite content creator! (You're great too, Derek)
Thanks again!
Frankie's really perfecting the side-kick, comic relief, peanut gallery role. Born to be a star. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for adding healing and health into the world while simultaneously decreasing unnecessary suffering. Your relationship to food and to life are soothing and supportive, enthusiastic, contagious and feel very much like you.
Frank’s sarcasm is epic lol
Amen!
Holy crap, looks delicious
I had to slow the video to .25 to watch how he sharpened his knife with MASTER skill!! Amazing.
Boo on the people criticizing the prep! That's what good home cooking requires! As for the recipe, what a brilliant twist on the oyster dish, and yet not complicated. Hope Frankie got to go outside eventually, that day 🌧 Thanks for posting!
I've never had the original dish, but I am looking forward to making your version! I might do that as a main for Thanksgiving. My daughter is planning to fly down this year so I might just try and impress her with something new!
In case my husband reads this, yes, I'm still making lasagna with homemade sauce and cashew ricotta. 😂
Ps, Frankie is so expressive. She's very loved and it shows. My dogs were extra excited, wagging their tails the whole time seeing her and giving her their "woo woo woooo". That's their happy sound. ❤
Haha thanks for watching
Derek chopping veggies is my new ASMR AND motivation to enjoy healthy prep cooking just a little bit more into my 60's.
I LOVE FRANKIE 💚💚
So much even her sassy bossy self x
I"m so glad I found this channel, always makes me smile.
Looks fantastic and I'm sure it tastes great too. Definitely one to try out soon. Thanks for all your efforts with these dishes.
Thank you
Oh, my, Derek. You Are the man. My mouth is watering and, thanks to you, I have a block of extra firm tofu in the fridge! Let’s go, baby! ❤❤❤
I just wanna be your test dummy lol
My problem is, after a long day, I would much rather watch you cook than do it myself. Thank you for all the delicious lunches I ate at WF. I think I stopped eating there after I changed cities in 2017. And, thanks for focusing on easy in this video. For me, and I know I’m not alone, it’s very helpful. ❤
Love all the chef's tips, kitchen management, this station is a gold mine. Thanks again.
As a vegan who is learning to love the texture of tofu (still after 10 years I just cant cope with the soft texture - whereas my husband will devour tofu raw infinitely and he loves it any way it is cooked - whereas I have to have it crispy!! ) I am constantly trying to better my tasty tofu cooking skills. My own tofu slab may be a lot thinner but I will not be defeated !! Thank you for showing us more clever ways to cook this amazing food!
A work of art - can’t wait to try it! Thanks so much!
Derek you’ve inspired me to try tofu!!So happy I came accross your chanel, thank you for all you do, I’m now on a plant based journey ❤
This a new channel for me and I love it: the recipes are out of this world, but thankfully in it, I'd like to cut as you do but am afraid of losing my fingers:), everything is tidy in the kitchen and at the same time warm and humorous. I adore tofu and now have a new twist on it.
Thank you for your vivacious presentation of these beautiful and do-able recipes.
P.S. And although I have to admit, I'm not a dog lover, but Frankie is already changing my mind.
I love cutting vegetables, it is like meditation. And I clean my board now (most of the time) in between because of your example - thank you.
My wife is requesting a dessert show. We have gone vegetarian for 3 months working our way to vegan. Going to make this one. Thanks Derek!
Sir your channel is one of the best I have watched! You are creative and so zen when you cut your veggies , cook and clean! I love your recipes and will be trying them. Lately I have been stressing about my carb intake and get stuck on keto channels which try to convince you vegetarian and vegan foods are bad or even horrible for your health. I don't know how this can be but I don't eat meat and am very disappointed with our rising carnivore culture. The planet just can't take anymore of our self-centered lives. I was so glad I found you! And beautiful Frankie ❤ love you guys!
Looks wonderful
Derek you are such an inspiration! Every time I watch any of your videos, I immediately think "Oh, I have all those ingredients!" & looks easy enough to make by following your guidance... Off to the kitchen to create this awesomeness! 💚 Thank you! ❤️
I tried this dish yesterday for dinner! So delicious! Thank you!!! :)
Derek, you are amazing. I can't get past that compliment every time I post. Hugs from The Longmeadow Farm, Boring, Maryland.
@andilongmeadowfarm Hello, neighbor! Another Marylander here! I was going to comment that no place is boring if you love what you’re doing, but then I learned there actually is a place named Boring in Maryland. 😂
@@JanisOnTheFarmette Wow, waving madly to you from Boring, Maryland! Yes, it is it own township. We even have a Post Office. Look up Boring, and you will see the post office.
I can sooo cut veggies. Another yummy meal….thanks so much for deciding what Sunday’s dinner will be!
I’ve got to try this one…looks so tasty! Your filming is great!❤❤. Hi to Frankie, too! Thanks, Derek.😊
This looks so good! I love watching you cook and how you share about yourself as well. Thank you!
Its 8 am and im heading into the kitchen to whip this up. Incredibly inapirational as always, Mr. Sarno ❤❤ Love from NM, USA
LOL love Francesca quips, you amaze me.
Luv your cooking style. You make cooking look so easy, simple and delicious. I'm about 6 months into plant base food and thank goodness for your videos! You make my day!
Frankie is becoming a star. Although she needs her voice back. I always enjoy watching and learning from the vegan chef master. Thanks for all the effort and love you put into this community!!
That is a dinner party. I love your adaptation Derek. You Aced it and I love Frankie's comments. So fun.
I love Frankie
Hi Derek, I look forward to making this dish. I love how much you love Frankie❤️
You always inspire, frank you so much.
More deliciousness 🤤
Ms Frankie, you are so witty and adorable 😅
Thank you for what you do 🌱
Derek, really wish you would open a restaurant again. ❤
“As long as you can cut a vegetable.. you can do anything” 😂 I love how you ended that video with the subtle dig to those that complained about cutting too many vegetables. Too funny 👏🏻👍🏻🥰
‘Cereal is easy…’😂The girl is priceless.🐾❤Love this one! The mixture & panko combo are mouthwatering. What a fabulous career, Chef Sarno.😊
It’s the Frankie captions in this one for me😂❤
Really loving your videos. So many helpful tricks!! Stacking the cast iron for getting some color on veggies is such a game changer especially since I cook on electric and sometimes I struggle to add texture to more cooked veg
Thanks for using "pork seasoning". I often use "poultry seasoning" and "Italian Sausage" seasoning. The spices are already appropriately and proportionally blended to create 'that flavor' that we all love and recognize but with much greater ease and less expense at not having to buy and hand-blend all of the individual spices. "Pumpkin Pie", "curry" spice works the same way - just buy the flavor you want and skip all of the individual spices. What I find that I miss 'eating vegan' isn't the meat but the flavor of the spicing-cooking style. But that's fixable using prepared spice blends.
when you talked about seafood. I was thinking you would make a bisque. I wonder how this video will end. Your cooking videos are always so beautiful.
I really appreciate the style and actually everything of that video ^^ ...thank you :)
You can adapt anything WFPB...16y, from vegetarian/bit of pescatrian, now make fish out of melon,raw apple, you name it😂
Konjac block ( white one) sliced thin, served cold, it's like sashimi. They also have "seafood mushrooms" in Asian stores. It literally says "seafood mushrooms" on the package. It's delicious! I hope you try it! You can find them both very cheap at Asian stores.
Bless your heart, ❤️ and thank you very much for your fantastic recipes and sharing them with us. I for one appreciate it and the naysayers complaining about too much chopping. I don’t know what to say about that…… And still be nice…
amazing meal, thank you
Could you call that "Thanksgiving Seasoning"? Just curious
Could call it anything ya want lol but it’s sold as I mentioned
Looks awesome . I can eat everything but the potatoes (diabetic) i might try this a different item . Like cauliflower
Mushrooms would work
@@DerekSarnoChef awesome thank you .
Great recipe as always. Love Frankie's comments lol :)
Beautiful meal- Thank you 😂❤❤
We love you Derek and Frankie
Yum! Adding this to weekend plans. Thanks for the inspiration Chef Derek! 😊
Hope you enjoy it as much as I do
Making this tonight!
Can't wait to try this when I get a day with a bit more time to enjoy cooking...roll on the end of the year!!
I’m thinking that creamy and crunchy topping would be delicious in a portobello mushroom cap. Thanks for all the vegetable chopping! 😉
Frankie's getting sassy! 💚
Looks so good. I can't wait to try this. Frankie is so sweet and makes me laugh. "You call that even?" Haha! 🐾💗🐾
Your such the GOAT Derek 🙌
I’m definitely going to make !!! Thanks
If you were a mob boss they would absolutely call you "Black Pepper Sarno". Takin' tofu to a new level, dig it.
wow this is such a great and easy meal!! I need to get some spinach and will be making this tomorrow. Btw Frankie is a superstar 🤩
Man, you´re so cool! Love the music, the settings, yes everything! The dish is inspiring, getting a girlfriend over soon, this is what I will do.
Your videos are just wonderful and my wife and I watch them every day since we have a lot to catch up on. I'd love to see you try out recipes with structured soy protein as the... well protein. There's also a version made from peas and both have a great texture. One of my favorite vegan recipes is a Gulash stew with this stuff
I am surprised that you didn't use mushrooms. It seems like a natural textural imitation. However, this looks fantastic. Love this channel.
Ah yes, mushrooms! I was thinking of a sub for tofu (I can’t eat it), thanks!
Mushrooms would be great with this but today it’s the tofu 🤌
Dude please showcase a low budget cans/vegan products meal. Nutritional yeast, etc.
That looks decadently delicious. Will surely try it this weekend! Thank you and thanks to your beautiful poochie for another smile!
How handy to have Frankie to keep you humble. 😂
You are so funny.
You have aged well.
i will definitely cook this, it look really good! Thanks for the recipe.
Just prepped this for this evening’s meal. Unfortunately no courgette in garden but looking forward to it this evening 😊
Derek once showed me a great dessert recipe. I then proceeded to wake from my dream.
Haha I don’t do many desserts, we shall see
Yummy 😋 That looks delicious ❤ I can’t wait to make this one! Thank you
Made your recipe with Mushroms, with Cazahuates, a Mexican wild kind, they were delicious, thanks for everything you do11
Delicious !!!
Cannot wait to make this!!!
Holy Crap that looks delicious! I never thought to make tofu like this, and I've got to try it. Thank you for your inspirational cooking ideas! I've subscribed.
Heya Derek. Love the channel. How 'bout a knife skills video? I've been enjoying seeing your techniques over all the various videos. It would be nice to have a single video with all your the knife skills and techniques in one video so we could practice and train to get better with a chef knife. Just a thought. If others out there are interested, pile on. 😀
Derek this looks outstanding 🎉thank you so much for sharing. I definitely need to make this. Frankie's captions crack me up btw and her gorgeous face with those loving eyes melts my ❤️ your videos are gold 💛 ✨️ 🙏
As always, thank you for a great PB recipe. And yes, oil is our friend :)
I have a block of tofu I need to use today, thanks for the inspiration! Also, I really enjoy the "peanut gallery" comments from Frankie. Too funny 😆
Wow, yum and a half!! I love cutting vegetables, it helps order my thoughts and I know my kids will get healthy fresh food, animal product free. Now, that bowl you added the panko to - I know a little dark goddess that would have cleaned that for you (I know, no garlic). That looked amazing!! I am so impressed!! Another great video! Kisses to Frankie!
Thank you for using normal grocery shop brands (I can recognise that spinach bag and spice jar anywhere) rather than just Waitrose or the unbelievably expensive UK Whole Foods, you're making food that we can all find and make 💚🌿
Loke in classic restaurant in NYC.. only Derek man .. that's so yummy..thank you G.. NYC one ❤️ to Frankie
This is legit fantastic - hope you make it G, thanks for watching.
Yum.Yum.Yum!
This looks perfectly do-able for me! Thanks for creating an accessible recipe for all.
Can’t wait to try it!
Love it and all the chopping!!!😂😂😂
Going to make it next week for the family
Wow, never saw a vegan dish that made me drool over it. Can't wait to try this. Love it.