How To Make Tofu Taste AMAZING! | 3 Easy Recipes

Don't settle for boring tofu! Try out these recipes and techniques to take your tofu game to the next level.

I all too often hear people complain that they don't like tofu because it's too bland.... that's not the tofu's fault! You've gotta season that stuff right.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments down below? What's your favourite way to cook tofu?

0:00 Intro
1:14 Smokey Tofu Crumble:

1 Block of Tofu
2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Onion Powder
1 Tsp Smokey Chiplote Powder
(smoked paprika would work as well)

Method:
Crumble tofu.
Add seasoning to mixing bowl and work into the crumbled tofu.
Spread out mix on to a baking tray and bake for 25-35 minutes at 350-375 f.
Add to pizzas, salads, tacos, burritos, wraps, pasta, or chilli.

4:50 Sweet & Salty Sesame Tofu

1/2 Block Tofu
1 Tbsp Braggs Liquid Aminos
(soy sauce or Tamari would work too)
2 Tsp Hot Sauce
2 Tsp Rice Vinegar
1 Tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Onion Powder

2 Tbsp Maple Syrup or Sweet Chilli Sauce
1-2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds

Method:
Cube tofu
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl minus the maple syrup/sweet chilli sauce and sesame seeds.
Watch video for quick marinade technique.
Bake on a non-stick baking tray for 25-30 minutes at 375 f.
Using the leftover marinade, mix in the maple syrup/sweet chilli sauce sesame seeds and tofu cubes.
Place back into the oven for another 10 minutes or so.
Remove when edges start to brown.

10:24 How to Make Tofu Chewier

Freeze and thaw a full block of tofu. Right in the package works just fine!
You can thaw it on the counter in about 7 hours or in the fridge in about 24.
Drain and press out excess water.
Season and cook using your favourite recipe.

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[Simnettnutrition]

Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out the video. Let me know if my wild cousin should make more appearances. Maybe a full day of eating on his first day eating vegan? 

Also, I'm sorry the music is a little loud in the intro. Do you like music in the background of the videos or do you find it distracting? It always seems so boring and dry without, but it's also annoying finding something that fits and an appropriate volume level. Let me know below.

[katherineleigh]

I'll let my cubed tofu marinate in some corn starch, maple syrup, + GF soy sauce for around 20 minutes. then I put those bad boys in the air fryer on 375 for 15-25 minutes (shaking every 5 minutes or so) + then drown them in some home made sweet + sour sauce. + add some rice, broccoli, + mushrooms. it's bomb! 🙌 thanks for sharing these awesome tofu ideas. also. thanks for being a great vegan fellow. ✨🌿

[OmniMK]

People eating unseasoned food and asking why it sucks, should take a deep look into a mirror.

So many people think eating healthier means eating flavorless, so I'm glad you're helping to change that!

[frumpd]

The humor and approachability is why this is the channel I recommend on the rare occasions when someone asks me how to properly go plant based. Come for tofu, stay for the pull ups.

[karenogo]

I'm Japanese and Tofu and Natto fermented beans is what I live on 😋 They are so good

[sheridanclaude]

I just had my first taste of tofu and I'm 70 years old! I used the tofu crumble recipe (the first one), and it was delicious! The only thing I couldn't find in my local grocery store was fresh cilantro, but I don't think it detracted too much from the original recipe. I was amazed at how much like meat the crumble was, both in taste and texture. A real winner and I have enough left over for a couple more meals. 😊 New subscriber here.

[HenchHerbivore]

Haha, who is THIS fun character who’s turned up?! LOVED everything about this video. GREAT content, brother!

[sarahdee]

Re: soy OK? I just consider the cultures that have used it "forever". They are among the healthiest, longest living folks on the planet. Good enough for me. I eat tofu, tempeh and soy curls along with other protein sources (not all in one meal-LOL), 66 years old and pretty dang healthy.

And I'm in the US, and feeling pretty heavy on election eve. So happy to laugh at your friend the mullet guy, and the squishy tofu. This looks so great. Thanks for the laughs, much appreciated! 🙏

[vegansteph]

Just a quick tip for the freezing method. Drain before hand and put it in a container in the freezer that way it thores quicker and you get even more liquid out of it too.

[ellefant]

Just made the sweet and salty sesame tofu! It’s mine & my husband’s first time trying tofu, and it was SO good. Thank you Derek & Crystal for all these videos! Thank you for the info on soy, cuz I’ve avoided the healthy kind for decades, while shrugging at the soybean oil and isolate that sneaks into everything else. Thank you so much for sharing everything! I appreciate your channel so much.

[sandracarli]

The bad guy was so funny. I hope to see more of him :-D

[AJ.chemist]

It's almost 3 am in Germany and I woke up in the middle of the night to watch your video. Thanks for the great job❤️🌱

[ellaa]

Thank you for this video! I’ve been eating tofu for 3 years now but it is so good to be able to change it up

[SilverTiger]

The sweet chili one was amazing. Thanks from Québec :)

[pjujrmp]

I went vegan a week ago and OMG am I happy that I found this awesome channel! Thank you!!❤

[connlaffan]

Never knew about the frozen tofu trick, gonna try it right now! Thanks Derek !

[jackiestanford]

This tofu crumble recipe changed my tofu life! Thank you so much for all you do and represent.

[zoefriis]

YES, WE WANT A FULL DAY OF EATING WITH THIS DUDE!!!! 😂👍🏼

[suepatrick]

Hi Derek - I just bought tofu for the first time along with a new air fryer so I'm really looking forward to trying your recipes. Thanks so much for posting them🙂

[denisea.]

Uuuuggghhh, just when I had convinced myself that I have no need (or space) for an air fryer or an Instant Pot, I find your channel and all these delicious looking recipes 🤦🏽‍♀️