A tip for making your tofu taste better: Freeze it first. When tofu is frozen the water inside expands as ice crystals which poke holes in the tofu and make it porous. When defrosted in a microwave and allowed to cool down you can then gently squeeze it to get out all of the excess water. Your tofu should shrink to about half its size once all of the water is out. Because the tofu is no longer saturated with excess water it will fry up nice and crispy. And because it is now porous it will soak up the sauce and other flavours much better.
Chef doesn't wash packaged shimeji, enoki or maitake mushrooms sold at stores in Japan :) This will prevent the mushrooms from absorbing water and losing the flavor. When Chef prepares shiitake, she usually cleans the cap with dry paper towel. You should wash wild mushrooms though :)
Thank you Francis and Cooking with Dog Chef! Me and my friends study abroad, and always look for simple to make and delicious dishes. You made our family so full, healthy and warm....
This is the first one I've ever seen where it's something I make as hangover food all the time and never thought it would be on here. So simple!!! Much love!
When I'm being super lazy i sometimes only make the mushrooms and sauce and eat just that 🤤 so good. I have also cubed and pan fried the tofu then made the toping and mixed them rather toping it. Always tastes so good!
I tried this recipe and it worked perfectly! I was surprised by how yummy the tofu steak was! I used silken tofu but it was fine, it didn't crumble in the pan. Thank you so much for the recipe! I loved it!
I can't recommend this recipe enough. Everyone I've ever made it for absolutely adores it - even the people who are convinced they hate tofu! In a pinch, I've sometimes substituted wine vinegar for mirin and teryaki marinade for the soy sauce :) Thanks Cooking with Dog!
Thank you for sharing another vegetarian recipe with us, Chef. We really appreciate it, and even the meat eaters get to share something good and simple with their veg friends, too. :)
Looks simple and tasty! I will try making it this weekend. As someone with braces, eating is difficult but this recipe looks like it won't take much effort to chew. Haha.
Great looking recipe! I think it would be great with a couple of types of mushrooms mixed together as well. The "coming soon" clip at the end looked interesting too, I am guessing something with lotus roots? Thanks again!
You can tell that Chef really likes this recipe because she's smiling all the time! It's really nice to see. Also, a question - my store doesn't sell mirin, is there something I can use in its place that is similar, or should I just try and buy some when I next go to the big city where they might sell it?
A tip for making your tofu taste better: Freeze it first.
When tofu is frozen the water inside expands as ice crystals which poke holes in the tofu and make it porous.
When defrosted in a microwave and allowed to cool down you can then gently squeeze it to get out all of the excess water. Your tofu should shrink to about half its size once all of the water is out.
Because the tofu is no longer saturated with excess water it will fry up nice and crispy. And because it is now porous it will soak up the sauce and other flavours much better.
+Above The Flood The things you learn! Thank you so much~!
+Above The Flood Thank you so much!
Only cooked tofu once, but def going to try this freezing trick!
Chef doesn't wash packaged shimeji, enoki or maitake mushrooms sold at stores in Japan :) This will prevent the mushrooms from absorbing water and losing the flavor. When Chef prepares shiitake, she usually cleans the cap with dry paper towel. You should wash wild mushrooms though :)
You can substitute 1 tbsp sake and 1 tsp sugar for 1 tbsp mirin :)
You are welcome. :) Hope you will also enjoy the upcoming recipe, stuffed lotus root. It is very tasty! ੯ू❛ัू ໒⑅꒱
Thank you Francis and Cooking with Dog Chef! Me and my friends study abroad, and always look for simple to make and delicious dishes. You made our family so full, healthy and warm....
This is the first one I've ever seen where it's something I make as hangover food all the time and never thought it would be on here. So simple!!! Much love!
Chef is very flattered :) Thank you!
Chef looks so happy! I love her smile! Francis is looking good too :)
Cooking With Dog always makes me smile!
Tofu/mushrooms, two of my favorite things =)
When I'm being super lazy i sometimes only make the mushrooms and sauce and eat just that 🤤 so good. I have also cubed and pan fried the tofu then made the toping and mixed them rather toping it. Always tastes so good!
looks delicious, I'd like to try one of these days, thanks for the recipe ... greetings from Chile
Delicious recipe! Normally, I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but I'll definitely make this recipe again!
i made this for my mom and my aunt.. they loved it!
thank you so much for the recipe chef :)
Chef must love this recipe, she was sooooo happy the entire time!
Francis looks so adorable with his new hairdo and this recipe looks so delicious.
Yum! Thanks for the video Francis and chef!
Everything about this show makes me happy.
I made this last night and really enjoyed it!
There are so few steps that it's really quick and easy to make. Definitely a dish I'll be cooking often.
***** oh, but it is.
me too! I second that it's very easy to make and quick.
Mushrooms and tofu are my Kryptonite, thank you for this recipe!
Chef and the dog are so cute!!!
Chef has the sweetest and brightest smile lol!
Chef is as beautiful as ever! Thank you Chef!
I used oyster mushrooms and portobellos and it was delicious as well! Great recipe, thank you!
This is easy and looks so delicious! Thank you, Francis.
so happy when there's a recipe that i could eat (i eat like a vegan)! i love mushrooms and i like tofu, it looks wonderful!
Chef is so cute :) And her cooking skills are always great~!!
I must try this recipe! Thank you for posting it!
This is so simple and easy! I can't wait!
Chef is so cute; she's such a sweet person. : ) (also, I enjoy how Francis says "potato")
Chef,really,really,REALLY .... you're my hero ! And I take you for a very,very,VERY important person in my life .Thanks a lot to be here !
菜食主義者の人にぴったりなメニューですね、参考にさせていただきます。
Chef is the best forever.
Watching this makes me so hungry~~~
くぅ～。豆腐ステーキ最高！
Love this recipe! I think i'll make this to my grandma when i visit her soon and also to my parents. Thank you for the recipe chef!
Looks delicious, thank you!
豆腐ステーキは簡単で美味しいので大好きです！
京都は寒いと聞きますので体調にはお気をつけ下さい。
こちらも寒くなってきたので温かい服装にしますね(^.^;
That would be sooo epic! Not sure if the world can handle it at the moment - lol. Keep it up, both of you!
Looks delicious and simple. Can't wait to try this.
Chef looks happiest today!! Watching this video makes me feel happy too! :)
Francis is stunningly well groomed in this one.
I can really tell the Chef loved that she got to make this today!
Chef, you seem so energetic and happy!
everything you make looks so delicious chef! I too have to chime in and ask for more vegetarian recipes!!
Chef is just too cute for words!
Wow I'm so bad at cooking tofu but I love how you make it look so easy. You are the best. Keep up the good work.
Vegetarian recipes!!!! This looks amazing.
I just made this for supper and it was AMAZING! Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe :) I'm a fan!
Chef is so adorable at the end!!
ひさしぶりに見たら、料理したくなってきましたー♫
really great idea for vegans or vegetarians or even fasting. :D thank you so much, Chef! totemo sugoi desu wa!
This is great for vegetarians!
I've always wanted to learn more mushroom and more tofu dishes! This solves both at once and looks delicious!
I tried this recipe and it worked perfectly! I was surprised by how yummy the tofu steak was! I used silken tofu but it was fine, it didn't crumble in the pan. Thank you so much for the recipe! I loved it!
I wonder how this would taste with morels. Guess I'll have to wait until Spring to find out. Yet another great recipe. Thank you so much.
This is going to be delicious!!! I love mushrooms and, I love tofu!!! Cannot wait to make this!!!
Thank you chef and Francis for sharing. Oishi deska.
simple and goods delicious, perfect dish for college folks
Wow very nice and delicious yummy looks think you for sharing my dear friend
oh yeah!!! i love tofu and mushrooms!! i will make this for sunday's lunch after i pick mushrooms after work saturday nite.. thank you!!!!! ;D
Another great recipe! I love shimeji and enoki mushrooms!!
I have just made it tonight, it was soo delicious!!!
I can't recommend this recipe enough. Everyone I've ever made it for absolutely adores it - even the people who are convinced they hate tofu! In a pinch, I've sometimes substituted wine vinegar for mirin and teryaki marinade for the soy sauce :) Thanks Cooking with Dog!
My husband will get to eat good food because of your kind sharing ♥ ichiban!
You never cease to amaze Chef :DD Keep the dishes coming!!
I tried this for dinner and I swear it was so good! :D
This looks so good. I love enoki mushrooms!!!
Woww! She looks so young here! The tan with the cute shirt? Nice recipe!
This looks absolutely spectacular. With fall in full swing I've been in a mushroom mood so this is a perfect recipe right now. :)
Ahaha, oh god the "ククク” laugh at the end. Too adorable.
Thank you for sharing another vegetarian recipe with us, Chef. We really appreciate it, and even the meat eaters get to share something good and simple with their veg friends, too. :)
Chef always seems so happy when shes cooking :D
HEART!!! Chef you're too awesome!
two of my fav food together!!!!:D
Aregato gosaimasu. Love this show. The dog is very cute.
Awesome. Thank You :)
Looks simple and tasty! I will try making it this weekend.
As someone with braces, eating is difficult but this recipe looks like it won't take much effort to chew. Haha.
I really want to try this some time. I enjoy seeing more vegan recipes on here.
This looks sooooo tasty! I love mushrooms!
Great looking recipe! I think it would be great with a couple of types of mushrooms mixed together as well. The "coming soon" clip at the end looked interesting too, I am guessing something with lotus roots? Thanks again!
she looked really happy on this video! ^^ I'm glad also this looks soooo tasty
Two years later: in season!! I am so going to cook this!!!!
Aaawww, Francis is so cute in his bow! ^^
I'm watching Chef's show since the bigining. SHE'S GREAT .I love you Chef and cute Francis to. :)
Corn or potato starch can be used instead of the flour :)
Made this fish last night and it was delicious!
I just love watching Chef and Francis - ;)
You can tell that Chef really likes this recipe because she's smiling all the time! It's really nice to see. Also, a question - my store doesn't sell mirin, is there something I can use in its place that is similar, or should I just try and buy some when I next go to the big city where they might sell it?
Wow so simple! Just what a need for a healthy vegetarian dinner :)
Another amazing dish Chef. Keep'em coming!
Cant wait for the next dish! It looks so yummy
I love these mushrooms, they are so inexpensive and tasty
This looks really good. I want to eat some.
MMMmmm! Looks so delicious Chef :) Love mushrooms
This dish looks so delicious! :) And Chef is so cute
I love dishes that are delicious, easy to make and without meat! Thank you so much!
I love mushrooms so much I cant wait to try this out! =3
oh my goodness that looks so simple and good! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work!
Chef looks extra happy in this video. So pretty :D