Flavor Mastering Tofu 101
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Looking for a tasty, plant-based, and vegan solution for lunch and mealtimes when in a rush, that doesn't break the bank and fills you up with the good stuff?
Here is what I eat during the week that is easy, high in protein, healthy, versatile, and always delicious. It gives me creative freedom and fills my belly. This is a fantastic, everyday, EASY, delicious tofu recipe to make and have on hand. Oh yea and this is a whole food plant based no oil one for the win and is organic and gluten-free too. BOOM.
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TOFU BLOCK DELI RECIPE
Whole block tofu, extra firm or firmer.
Vegan yogurt, oil, or mayo to coat a thin layer.
Seasoning blend of choice that will stick to the yogurt.
Roast for 30 minutes at 200°C/400°F. Check, adjust, and bake another 20-30 minutes at 185°C/350°F until done.
Let cool and slice as thick or thin as needed. Great and easy for quick sandwiches, wraps, tacos, salads, or a quick snacky meal. Sky’s the limit.
Thanks for being a beacon of kindness in the world and for eating more plant based.
A lot of people don't realize that soy protein is a good source of non-animal based IGF which is critical for our aging bodies. And it is clean IGF that doesn't have all of the issues like animal protein. I have been watching you videos for a long time and you really turn a block of tofu into food people can enjoy. For that I am truly grateful! Thanks!
Thanks for watching. You are correct. Thank you, there is too much bad info/fake news out there that people are believing its bad for you. I don't have time, nor want to debate about it. * TOFU ROCKS! I eat it all the time and it's delicious. *
@@DerekSarnoChef - yes and the Oriental cultures have eaten tofu for thousands of years and they have some of the longest life-spans on the planet
I am a long time Tofu Fan! No tofu fear here and I eat tofu 1-2 x weekly and I am super grateful for your help with new recipes wooohooo🎉 I baked a whole block the other day and made some vegan mushroom gravy yum. And I’m gonna try these!!! ❤ your channel
@@Melissa-pb6wv I'm here as an Asian representative. My culture literally made tempeh (I'm a Javanese Indonesian) and we've been consuming soy for hundreds, if not thousands, or years and we're... fine?
We're very healthy, actually, grandparents still work on the rice field, before the processed food came in, because my ancestors might be tinier and shorter, but they were very well muscled.
I literally have a super healthy friend who is 99% vegan because she cannot afford animal protein, so there's that too.
@@MagisterialVoyager - oh I would LOVE to get some tempeh. I've only had it about 5 times in my life and it's spectacular! Thank you for reminding me the term is 'Asian' not 'Oriental.' I'm so old I forgot.
I fond you during COVID Shutdown. I assumed that I would go from Cane to Walker to Wheelchair and finally bdbound to grave. I started trying your recipes and other Vegan Chefs and Cooks. It helped me to experiment with Flavors and different plants. Fast forward to today and 120lbs less. I am moving and eating incredible food. Now my non Vegan friends are asking for recipes and advice. I tell them I am not on a diet, I just eat the foods that fuels my body and nourishes my appetite. I found that when you eat the right foods in the amounts your body will Reset itself. Now when I clothes shop I don't have to be in the Plus Size section and after 20plus years of Big Girl shopping. Thanks Derek!!! COVID reset my life you reset my appetite. ❤
Derek I don't think you'll see this message because iv commented before and probably because of all the negative ones you didn't see mine , but here I go anyway, I want to thank you for all you do ,you have been an inspiration, I have had health problems and wanted to turn my life around and one of your videos was one of the first I saw when I wanted try to eat a more plant based diet, the sad thing is I live in a small town in New Mexico and I cannot get my hands on any good mushrooms not even when I travel one or 2 hours to the bigger cities . But I make due with what I have , I try your recipes with the exception of tweaking the cooking method as I don't have a working oven ,but my airfryer works just as good . Thank you for your positive vibe and give Frankie a big ol hug from me ,keep spreading the message it's worth it ✌️🤟❤
it is actually pretty easy to home-grow mushrooms using pasteurized hay and plastic bottles or buckets; the dry climate in new mexico might diminish your returns, but you don't even need a whole mushroom to get going.
why not you live your life fullest where you are from ?
@@iamgamer884 She's in the boondocks, for real. Food variety is limited. Living in a rural area, in New Mexico really IS in some cases living in a food desert. The eastern third of the country is more populated, so is the West coast. Where she,not many people there, period. Same story on Idaho, Wyoming, the Dakotas, areas of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, etc. driving 45 minutes just to get to a small grocery store is par for the course there.
I hope she can find what she needs on line.
@@laurelnotley9541 Lol you said it boondocks 😆
@@kishap1251 I've been to New Mexico. Most of it is rural. I think Albuquerque may be the only really big city. Santa Fe and Taos aren't that big, really. It's sort of desolate, I guess. Just you, the sky, the mountains in a lot of it, some prairie dogs and the horny toads kinda place. Nice purple mountains, around Santa Fe. I always wonder if that was " for purple mountains majesty" of the song when I see them. I like the Hanuman Temple in Taos. It's wetter in the northern part of the state, isn't it? The northern portion has trees. I was usually down around Santa Fe, Madras, and Albuquerque. I'd rather be up in Taos. Silver City looks beautiful. Haven't made it that for over, though.
I am a bodybuilder, and keep coming back for these amazing recipes. I am not vegan but since 2019 and first watching The Gamechangers I have gone from "vegan is trash" to a staple in my kitchen. And Derek is a massive reason I have so many comfort meals being vegan. Trying this tonight, and so should all of you athletes reading this!
I tried tofu once years ago, and I absolutely hated it. After watching your channel non-stop for the past few weeks, I decided to give it another go. LIFE CHANGING!!!! Tofu, with the right cooking methods, is absolutely delicious!
Vegan, Spiritual, chef, neat freak = Perfection! ❤
lol. perfection or crazy
@@DerekSarnoChefBoth!😉 And we love you!!!❤
Yup, that pretty much sums it up. 😃
@@DerekSarnoChef definitely not crazy, a gift.
@@DerekSarnoChef I’m madly in love!!!
Not a vegan but wavering! I’ve radically reducing my meat and dairy consumption. Your recipes have really helped me - thank you.
Good luck on your journey!! 🌱
Nice one ! Yeah Derek's pretty inspirational :)
Brother you got this
“Frankie’s drinking” yes. It’s true. When animals drink it needs to be announced to acknowledge the cuteness.
Can't wait to see the mushroom farm! 😊
Frankie is so beautiful. What a lovely companion to have
Derek you spoke so sweetly to Siri that my Siri responded and started a 30 minute timer. Nice job they don't listen to me half the time! I guess I will need to talk to Siri sweetly!
lol tell her I say hello
That’s hilarious! 🤭😂
Thank you
Just bought my first tofu ever
Good choice! I love it, the more you learn the ways of tofu the better it gets
@@DerekSarnoChef you have amazing recipes, so Thankful 🙏💚
@@DerekSarnoChef i have learnt to enjoy it through you!!! It always seemed so specialist and time consuming before. THANKYOU!!
Awesome! I would cut the tofu in slices before the seasoning, it makes the flavor go on more surface if you are not accustomed to the taste of tofu, it's a better introduction imo
@@AnimationDunk Thank you 🙏
Ever tried the freeze+defrost method? I stumbled across it somewhere here on YT and it's upped my tofu game massively. It makes all of the water inside the tofu expand into these little spears that cut holes through the block, then when you defrost and wring it out it gets way more spongey than a regular "press with a towel" method. Then make a wet marinade (any of those yeast blends, with some soy, water, and oil) and let it marinade over night. It actually soaks into the tofu, rather than just clinging to the sides. Then bang it in the oven or fry over oil. Massive tofu gamechager
Ive done and don’t like waiting. This is easier with the time I have 👍
@@briberysproductionhouse - I raised my children on this! I think they call it 'snow tofu' in Japan. I would cut it into finger sized pieces so there was a lot of surface area for coatings. I used vegan mayo with tartar sauce spices and panko for fish sticks, and peanut butter mixed with barbeque sauce for bar-b-q. I did a teriyaki tofu too. The kids loved it. Kids don't like to feel different, especially when they have friends over.
Ooo I like all of these ideas
Thank you for explaining how it has changed your game. We're not all as impatient as Derek!
Thanks for the explanation. I have a couple blocks of tofu that I’m throwing in the freezer right now.
This is the FUTURE!!!
your mushroom magic is really another level and I do appreciate reminding us of these fantastic alternatives, instead of highly processed vegan stuff
Thanks! All vegan food more processed or not is a better choice than the animal alternative 👍
@@DerekSarnoChef I agree, it is for many, but if you begin to choose more healthy choices then it is worth a bucket full of gold to have these amazing recipes from you, because they make the highly processed stuff simply not neccessary any longer
@@DerekSarnoChef Well said. I watched an interview with one of the guys who developed Impossible Burgers on the Rich Roll podcast a few years ago. The idea was to eradicate factory farming never intentionally meant for people who don't eat meat for ethical reasons. That doesn't matter. People are going to quibble but I don't care if I live to 130 I just want to live the best life I can which sounds totally pompous ... but I have a limited income and I manage really well. My late husband was definitely on board; we both loved to cook and it just naturally happened.
@@unlockyoursoulmemory4199 absolutely!
@@DerekSarnoChef exactly!!!!
Can't believe I used to be scared to cook with tofu! Not a problem anymore after watching your videos. Thank you for all you do and share. 🍄💚🌱 And of course smooches to the lovely Frankie 🙂
So good!! Francesca say thanks
Love your recipes!
I look up to you Derek!
Can’t wait for the mushroom short film.
Sending love to gorgeous Frankie 🖤💜
I love watching you clean the working space after each step. That's me.
Thank you for putting the recipe in the description as well. Makes it so much easier to reference after viewing the video 👍
I made your bar b que beast seasoning-it's AMAZING! I am trying to go plant based and your videos are helping and inspiring me so much. Thanks for all you and Frankie do 💖
You’re a legend thank you
I moved back to my hometown 3 years ago and the one thing I miss is the variety of mushrooms at the international farmers market! Love your content!
You never fail to deliver something inspiring. Your love for Miss Frankie is just adorable 💚🌱
Thank you, I just found your channel. So love it and mushrooms can be amazing
THANK YOU!!! I have become so basic since I have become vegan. I was once a great cook hosting many dinners to now not knowing how to cook for myself. I absolutely love my fur baby with all of my heart too!
Again you make it look so easy. I’m looking forward to seeing your documentary on the mushroom farm. I’ve been hearing about it for awhile. And of course…. Ms Frankie ❤️
Everything is easy once familiar 😊
The Mushrrom film!!!❤❤❤❤ the tofu too... dang!
Derek, that was invaluable. I am still not doing enough of the basics right and this kind of "meal/ingredient prep" for busy days is perfect for me. Thank you. Please give Her Ladyship's ears a little stroke from me.
Glad it was helpful!
I noticed alot of recipe influencers dont care for pressing tofu, but honestly freezing/defrosting the tofu, which helps get all the water out, makes a world of a difference for me when it comes to texture and the tofu actually getting marinated.
Otherwise it just feels like only the outside is getting flavored
@@boredguy5805 - plus you can just store tofu in the freezer. There it is, ready and waiting
@@Melissa-pb6wv Yes my tofu goes straight into the freezer from the grocery store
Thanks for the input. I will have to try this. I have a huge tofu fan, but never tried freezing it and defrost it before.
Brilliant!!!😊😊😊👍👍👍👍. Many cuddles to Franckie!!!💕💕💕
"frankie is drinking" yespleasethankyou 😍
I ❤ that you tell Siri you hope she’s having a great day…it’s up there with apologizing to furniture when you bump into it.
And of course-your conversations with Ms Frankie make me smile.
And the recipes!!!! Super delicious!
Love that you are a tofu guy. I've always been a lover of tofu, even when tofu became a no-no. Thank you for loving animals and thus coming up with so many wonderful-sounding, easy to do recipes. Perfect man??
Your food just looks AMAZING! I love Frankie and I also love how you keep your cutting board so clean and tidy! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching.
You are incredibly entertaining...love everything you do!!! ❤❤❤
Clacking tongs. Miss America. My day is complete 😊
Found Derek a week or so through this video! Love it and looking forward to a deep dive and snagging the mushroom manifesto book! Suggested homemade "steak" seasoning that I used when making this delicious and easy trio of tofu:
2 Tablespoons kosher salt
2 Tablespoons black pepper
2 Tablespoons garlic powder
2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
1 Tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried herbes de provence (French mix of basic herbs)
You're so right! It doesn't seem possible to over season tofu. Can't wait to try out these recipes this weekend.
haha i'm sure someone will figure out a way. But i love the flavor boosters
Thank you for moving the needle forward across multiple fronts!!
What a great make ahead idea! Exactly what I need for busy days. ❤ 😋 Can't wait for mushroom documentary! Love to that Frankie girl ❣
You are the man! Your inspiration is contagious.
Looking forward to the mushrooms.
Awesome, thank you for watching
Nice! add avocados if you have any. I do a Tofu Baja (no fish) Tacos with smashed avocado, yum. Also, Tofu Parmesan, press nutritional yeast into a Tofu block, bake it (w/garlic granules, oregano, S&P) viola! Thanks for all the great recipes, I'm going to try your three seasonings as well and agreed about having something on hand for quick whole food veg meals
Your channel is by far the best I've watched! ❤
I’ve never thought about using the vegan Greek yogurt like this.
Been cook in our for decades and I learn something amazing and new from watching your cooking every time!
I love this
"When you're hungry and look into the fridge and all you see are ingredients..." I feel seen! lol I hate resorting to peanut butter toast and applesauce.
Almond butter toast with strawberries. My favorite go to quick breakfast after a 12-hour night shift. 😊
@@pixievincent2478 - you should resort to something you love. My emergency go to is sunflower butter on a shortbread cookie (made with real butter - not weird oils). I love making a go-to into something I love. ❤️
I really admire people who are conscientious about food and trying to reduce animal suffering. Despite what so many think we can eat really, really well. Thanks Derek, you just earned yourself another subscriber, glad I found you.
I love your videos so much and I’m always starving after watching them!
How wonderful to wake up to more inspiration for tofu from you! I’ve made all your rub/seasonings except the really spicy BBQ bc I’m a whimp, and have used the eggspired several times. Had planned to do something similar to what you showed with another one soon. I’m a lone vegan in a house of omnivores, retired nurse. Love getting inspiration for easy quick meals with as little prep as possible. Turning an old chicken farm into growing mushrooms is an amazing idea! I wish there was a bigger push here for that in the US. Mushrooms of those varieties can be hard to find where I live, but are available at certain health food type stores and are pretty pricey. I’ve seen them at a few odd places at times as well but do not seem to have caught on here….yet.
Thank you Derek, for continued inspirations…from Nashville…..🙏🏻🫶🏻xx
Thanks for watching
I am slowly transitioning to eating vegan, and these recipe's give me so much hope and inspiration. Your talks also help enlighten me and inspire me to do this. And then there's Franky 😄😄😄what a sweetie! thanks for making these video's
Thank you ❤
Looking forward to the documentary. Great video as usual.
This isn't too dissimilar to my go to way of making tofu sandwiches! Pretty neat to see someone as experienced doing this too! I should give the yogurt coating a try.
Along the same lines…Brush a block of tofu with barbecue sauce and air fry at 400 for 20 minutes. Flip and brush with barbecue sauce and air fry for another 15 minutes.
If you don’t have an air fryer set oven to 425, brush block with barbecue sauce and bake for 25-30 minutes. Flip and brush with barbecue sauce and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes. It comes out amazing.
Thanks for wtching. i would still season it, then sauce it, the boost of flavor is much more potent.
We are on same page today. I literally have 4 blocks of tufu in the oven. I'm so busy in summer, I don't have time to fuss making dinner but I need something nutritious. Yours look super delish. I just used 4 different nutrish yeast combos you taught us. Looking forward to the docu!!
I am a long time Tofu Fan! No tofu fear here and I eat tofu 1-2 x weekly and I am super grateful for your help with new recipes wooohooo🎉 I baked a whole block the other day and made some vegan mushroom gravy yum. And I’m gonna try these!!! ❤ your channel
I've never liked the flavor of mushrooms, granted, I have had them in very limited ways, but It makes me sad and anytime I see them I think "I wish I liked those!" Well, you've inspired me to give them a try again sometime soon. Thank you for that.
I love this video and the idea of prepping very simple bulk items that can be used throughout a week. I have very little time to cook and I usually end up eating raw tofu on some kind of sandwich I slap together with whatever's on hand -- and, while there's wrong with that, preparing cooked tofu in bulk on the weekend would give me some more variety and a little flare that my raw tofu lacks :-) thanks so much for sharing.
Yes!! Exactly, thanks for watching
I love that you don’t care about marinating the tofu. It seemed like marinating was the big thing years ago and maybe it still has its place, but it was so time consuming!
Thanks so much, Derek 💜
I found you just last week. Yay! 🤗And Wow, you are inspiring. 😮 Your creativity, care and expertise in the kitchen ignites my love for cooking again. I’ve been caring for my partner who is recovering from a stroke, and prepping meals gets old…
Also, do you have a video on how you and Frankie met?
I’m not an advanced cook, but I made one block of tofu with yogurt & poultry seasoning, which is what I had on hand. I added your turmeric rice recipe, then steamed up some kale. It wasn’t as perfect as yours, but it was delicious!!
Yum to everything you make and of course big smooch to Frankie. ❤
Thank you for being so kind and sharing your recipes. These look like something I can do!!!
Made this over the weekend it blew my mind Thank you Derek
Thank you! I did see you cook tofu in a block in another video. I started doing this right away. I use a bit of tamari for wetness and managed to get my favored pepperoni spice mix to stick. It's superb and an improvement for time and mess. I couldn't believe I had never seen anyone doing this before. I could just cry when I saw you turning the chicken farm into a mushroom farm...thank you deeply and forever for this humane accomplishment.
I tried this and it’s a game changer!! Such a delicious and easy source of plant-based protein for the week
Update: I've been making this almost weekly + any time I need a protein and don't want think about it. Super, super delicious and easy to make! Works beautifully in the air fryer, too.
🇨🇦 you are so very fortunate to have vegan style, yogurt, vegan cheese, etc.
I have none of that available to me. OK, no crying.
Namaste
So glad you’re sharing this. I need flavor and texture in my food and you’re generously providing the ways and means to the masses. Thank you 🙏
this is a super easy one to be a regular, so many uses once done
I like the way you cook. 🧑🍳
You just did it again Derek. I used to be ‘never!’ on tofu. I have completely done an about face since your vid on the seasoned nooch coatings. Now I’ll definitely follow with batch cooking. Brilliant!!! 🙏
Thanks for watching
Never would have thought of using the yogurt! And I think you're correct, I don't season enough. Thanks for all of your wonderful videos for the help. And Frankie ❤ Looking forward to the doc too.
Just wandered into your channel, and I am thoroughly enjoying. Thank you for sharing your life, beliefs, knowledge and recipes. Thrilled you used corn tortillas for your tacos. YUM.
Can't wait to see the mushrooms 😊 this is a fantastic idea for quick lunches, thank you Derek and Frankie ❤
Awesome recipes. Love tofu. Hi Frankie!
It looks like the end bits are the best.
Your kindness is inspiring and makes me want to eat more vegetarian. One step at a time but know that you are an inspiration
I made a version of this today. You have inspired me to eat more tofu again. It was so good. I made tacos. Yummy! 😋 Thanks for the videos.
Your really changing how I think @bout my food.
Love these fast food ones especially as it helps to stay on track! Recuperating after surgery and when you're by yourself the last thing you want to do is cook! Thanks Derek!
Thanks for watching. This is one for the regularly made list - super easy.
@@DerekSarnoChef Definitely!
I make this most weeks! Super simple, thank you for sharing 😊
You’re such an inspiration…. Thank you. Off to buy more tofu xx
Can't wait to hear more about the mushrooms! Great job!
Lovely idea and really time saving thank you and love to miss Frankie ❤
All 3 tofu recipes look amazing, thank you Derek! I'm very much looking forward to watching and sharing the mushroom growing video. Hugs and kisses to beautiful Frankie❤
I’m from Arkansas, and I have several family friends that raised chickens in the southern part of the state. It’s a sad thing to visit those places, as you well know. If that industry could be reduced, it would certainly make me sleep better at night! 😢
Thank you for the excellent idea ❤
I’M IN LOVE 🧡🧡🧡
Brilliant...using vegan yogurt v. oil to coat the tofu for seasoning purposes! Thank you so much Derek, on behalf of my husband who is still recovering from his heart attack and can't do oil now! Can't wait for your mushroom film!
Hi Frankie and Derek! Thanks for this! I’m sure it’s going to be another staple in my house!❤
Excited to see your mushroom project!!
Thank you! Making a couple of blocks this morning. You have inspired me to resume a little gourmet cooking. Which I have missed. Yum!
Absolutely love this. Going to try baking the tofu in the smoker. Cant wait. Thanks for the inspiration 😊
Amazing! I boiled the tofu in salt/msg water first. Preferred the silkier texture of the unfrozen tofu over the meatier texture of the frozen. Organic extra firm tofu from aldis in my area is like $1.60. Crazy cheap quick meal! Been making lots of TLTs this tomato season
Ive been buying all of these mushrooms from a local grower and making the stuff in your videos for a few years now. Its amazing! I send local people his way and he always hooks it up when I see him to get mushrooms. Keep up the good work man!
Awesome I’m so glad I found you.
Mde both bbq and steak seasoned blocks today and these are excellent! Great to have on hand for a quick meal.
This is such a great idea! I've never thought of doing it like that. I'm making some today! Thank you! My best to you and Frankie!
Siked for that documentary. I finally got my hands on some lions main and was mind blown with how it turned out using your methods. If that mushroom alone could be scaled up and made more available I feel like the vegan life would be more approachable for a lot of folks.
Bought my first block of tofu and now I am trying to figure out the best way to prepare it. Hope I like it!
New simple ideas