How to make TOFU taste 10X BETTER!

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    Tofu... Do you know the secrets that turn this block of beans into easy, unforgettable gourmet meals? 😋 Or has tofu lately started to feel, dare I say, boring? 😅 I've been there! At the beginning of my vegan journey, I settled for tofu that was just “meh”… Well, forget that. 😤 In this video, I'll show you how to 10X your tofu game, and ignite (or reignite) your love for this iconic vegan food! It took me years to learn these tofu tricks, and I can't wait to save you all that time! Let's dive in! 💪🌱
    Intro - 0:00
    Choosing Firmness - 0:26
    Prepping Tofu - 1:16
    BBQ Tofu Steaks - 3:01
    PB "Chicken" Pieces - 5:53
    Spicy Tofu Bites - 8:00
    Silken Tofu Ranch - 9:51
    Savory Tofu Crumbles - 13:00
    Teriyaki Tofu Cubes - 15:11
    Outro - 17:52
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Komentáře • 381

  • @TheVeganGym
    @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +49

    Hey vegan friends! Thanks for watching! 😊 You can get all of these delicious tofu recipes here: thevegangym.com/how-to-make-tofu-10x-better 💪🌱

    • @seanverberne9550
      @seanverberne9550 Před 2 měsíci

      Here's how you make Tofu better! Don't eat it. Chuck it in the Bin. It has Estrogenic properties that mimic Birth Control Pills. Ever see a Chinese Porn Star?

    • @tennisCharlzz
      @tennisCharlzz Před 2 měsíci +2

      J Kenji Lopez Alt (Food Labs) says that silken tofu is a different style of tofu. You use Mori-Nu as your silken tofu. However, silken tofu can have different degrees of firmness. To be fair, the firm silken tofu is still fairly soft. Almost every other silken tofu that is commonly found is soft silken tofu, but it can be made firm and extra firm (just not to the same degree was regular tofu).

    • @LithaMoonSong
      @LithaMoonSong Před 2 měsíci

      I make tofu souvlaki, delicious.. why no olive oil, it is incredibly healthy the news about bad oils vs good oils has changed.

  • @LesaBear612
    @LesaBear612 Před 2 měsíci +74

    The tiny handles on maple syrup jars are throwbacks from bottles that weighed 4-5 pounds and handles were necessary. We are fortunate that a little history is forwarded for fun and conversation.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +8

      Good to know!! Thank you for the information!

    • @crissycardwell3641
      @crissycardwell3641 Před 16 dny

      I have an issue with the little handle too!!!! Plus the pour spout on the last few I bought are slightly off to the side so pouring is extra difficult.

  • @nicoletipper1464
    @nicoletipper1464 Před 2 měsíci +42

    I always struggled with tofu, until I found tofu crumbles.
    The flavouring can be as simple as soy sauce & nutritional yeast for a snack or to add to stir-fries, but our favourite way is:
    Crumble tofu in a bowl, add
    2-3T soy sauce
    2T tomato paste
    1t onion powder
    1t garlic powder
    1t smoked paprika
    Add flavourings dependent on what you are using it for, e.g. Italian herbs for a bolognese or cumin, oregano & paprika for tacos.
    Place on baking sheet & bake in preheated oven @ 200°C for 20 or so minutes, mixing a little after half way through.
    When they are done, use them as you would use mince.
    My whole family loves this & we eat it at least twice a week.
    Now I have to stop myself from snacking on them while I prepare the rest of the meal, lol.

    • @debbiepalmer1094
      @debbiepalmer1094 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thanks! I'm the same when I make diced tofu, so hard not to eat it while I'm finishing dinner.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Thank you for the tips!!

    • @thealiceftw
      @thealiceftw Před 2 měsíci

      How are they if you add them to a sauce, like a marinara?

    • @christopherstein2024
      @christopherstein2024 Před 27 dny

      I tried really hard to get crispy flavorful tofu but I was never happy until just started to use sauces instead. If you have wet saucy tofu in your mouth the flavors will always mix. If you have dry tofu that isn't crumbled it will always taste flavorful on the outside and bland on the inside unless you have really high quality tofu that you can eat without seasoning. Wet ingredients can spread flavor better than dry ingredients and when it comes to salt I don't want to use too much. 2Tb of soy sauce is enough sodium for the whole day. So I am happy that when I make saucy tofu and I add the soy sauce at the very end 1Tb is enough for me. Adding the soy sauce at the end makes it stick out more in the dish. And I am a lazy guy that doesn't want to wash marinating dishes or plan too much, so I only use a plate and a pan and it takes like 20 minutes from couch to fork.

    • @christopherstein2024
      @christopherstein2024 Před 27 dny

      @@thealiceftw Try it. Tofu tastes kind of "sweet" or "egg-like" and that doesn't work well with many sauces. It's not a good meat replacement because it tastes very different as an ingredient. If you eat tofu with a sauce you want a sauce that is made for tofu and then it can be great. If tofu doesn't work in your sauce I would recommned using lentils instead.

  • @artbygilik
    @artbygilik Před 2 měsíci +51

    Love me some tofu. Silken tofu is also great for desserts. I used to make Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Cream Pie from silken tofu at my restaurant 😋

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Wow those sound amazing! Thanks for the suggestions!

    • @artbygilik
      @artbygilik Před 2 měsíci +6

      @@TheVeganGym Sure thing :-) I also enjoy a flour-less black bean brownie for that sweet fudgy craving but still high protein 🙂

    • @maram6211
      @maram6211 Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@artbygilikWhere can I find that black bean brownie recipe?

    • @traceybaucom5755
      @traceybaucom5755 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I recently made peanut butter tofu pudding with PB2 powder. It's great!

  • @RichS.73yroldbodybuilder
    @RichS.73yroldbodybuilder Před 2 měsíci +63

    You can also take regular tofu and make a mayonnaise out of it. That has no oil no egg but lots of protein and lots of taste. Go to high carb Hannah and look for her recipe for mayonnaise. It’s really good. Keeps a week to two weeks if you keep it in the back of the refrigerator.💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +4

      Thank you for the tip! Love this idea.

    • @Blakmagic88
      @Blakmagic88 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Brilliant! Thank you!

    • @jenniferparsons3152
      @jenniferparsons3152 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Hey where to find the recipe

    • @daphfoe7405
      @daphfoe7405 Před 29 dny

      @@jenniferparsons3152 i used the cooking water (not soaking water) from cooking chick peas. reduce the water a bit more - it will get a bit 'slimy' when cooling down. you can freeze this water in ice cubes for later. reduced chick pea water+spice + a hand blender, while mixing add oil of your choice, step by step until it has a texture you like.

  • @jphish8724
    @jphish8724 Před 2 měsíci +42

    Freezing then thawing your tofu is an absolute game changer for a more meaty texture. Also, don't use pickled garlic if you can't use fresh then use dehydrated granulated.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem +2

      Yes, I love freezing tofu!! And thank you for the garlic tip 😊💚

    • @jphish8724
      @jphish8724 Před měsícem +2

      @@lisetteem588 Personally, I find pickled garlic to change the flavour drastically, the added moisture changes the texture, and also the way it cooks... perhaps its a personal thing, but in my tests at home dried garlic is far better tasting than pickled

    • @jphish8724
      @jphish8724 Před měsícem

      @@lisetteem588 I think that's probably fine to put your diced garlic in oil yourself, however it will only last 7 days or so. Longer than that you risk botulism. If you want REALLY AMAZING garlic you can look up a recipie for black garlic, which takes a while to make, but it will last 6 months in the fridge, and it's flavour is FAR superior to other forms of garlic. I do a batch or so once a year... so so delicious

    • @jphish8724
      @jphish8724 Před měsícem

      @@lisetteem588 I re-read your comment - a few weeks is too long for unprocessed garlic in oil, you could get botulism from this (without heating/canning)

    • @gloriamontgomery6900
      @gloriamontgomery6900 Před 21 dnem

      Yayyy

  • @lymb3914
    @lymb3914 Před 2 měsíci +13

    Ever since I became a vegetarian, tofu has become my favorite food. It's so good, but I'm always looking for ways to make it better! This was great inspiration, thanks for sharing!

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      So glad this has inspired you!! I totally agree about tofu because of all the different ways you can make it! 😄

  • @mayachaoui814
    @mayachaoui814 Před 2 měsíci +46

    Tofu-ck yeah! These are awesome, thank you for sharing these! I need to get into silken tofu more to replace cashew-based sauces from time to time.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Haha I haven't heard that first bit before. Silken tofu is a game changer for for sauces!

    • @LWilkes
      @LWilkes Před 2 měsíci

      Google "cashew harvesting hands"

    • @Keralite29
      @Keralite29 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@LWilkes I had no idea about this. Reminds me that despite being vegan I still need to try and keep myself informed on the production and supply chain processes involved in the vegan foods that have remained in my diet - a product being "vegan" isn't a guarantee of ethicality. So thanks for sharing this.

  • @SKE4892
    @SKE4892 Před 2 měsíci +15

    YES on the freezer hack. It has changed my tofu game

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Freezing tofu is a game changer for sure!

    • @markwhitney4580
      @markwhitney4580 Před 2 měsíci

      @@TheVeganGym I am trying that for the first time, I look forward to the outcome.

    • @giovannam925
      @giovannam925 Před měsícem +1

      Ever since I have done that it is a whole new ball game! Then I marinate it overnight or at least 30-45 minutes.

  • @Mr_Frypan
    @Mr_Frypan Před 2 měsíci +10

    The reason there is a handle on the maple syrup bottle isn't to be practical, but to "look authentic" by reminding you of the old-timey days when stuff, be it syrup or moonshine, came in big ol' jugs with practical handles. The practice is called 'skeuomorphism' and used in a lot of things.

  • @JenRoszelle
    @JenRoszelle Před 2 měsíci +8

    I love your videos. The recipes look great, not crazy complicated which I appreciate. Love the humor, I get the impression that you and your team have a blast making these videos. I look forward to new ones, keep them coming.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      This is so great to hear!! Yes, it's true we have a ton of fun making them and our world-class editors take the final product to the next level!

  • @kevinobrien3888
    @kevinobrien3888 Před 2 měsíci +12

    Get a TofuBud. I stumbled on this method.
    1. Press on setting 1 for at least 60 minutes. Drain the water.
    2. Press on setting 2 for at least 30 minutes. Drain the water.
    3. Put it in a container with a paper towel and let it sit for at least 24 hours. The longer the better.
    I’ll let it dry out a bit on purpose. So maybe even up to 48 hours in the fridge. I found with firm or extra firm it gets a wonderful flaky and more textured feel and it really soaks up flavors well for stir fry.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      This is some next-level tofu pressing! Thank you for the tips!

  • @Emmibolt
    @Emmibolt Před 2 měsíci +4

    Your videos have helped me drastically cut down my meat consumption! Not knowing what high protein meal preps were available was a super big hurdle for me. Thank you for your high quality and informative content!

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      That's amazing to hear!! So glad your meat consumption is dropping!

  • @klamaire
    @klamaire Před 2 měsíci +12

    A few weeks ago I posted how hard it is to eat tofu every day. Ok, ;) you gave me some great ideas to try. Having the crunchy edges might win me over. I'm with you on the soymilk. If has a much better nutrition profile. I switched to it exclusively months ago. Thanks for the great ideas! Love the shirt and the tofu icon.

  • @tilly.s
    @tilly.s Před 2 měsíci +6

    Thank you so much for filming this video❤
    My 13 year old sister just went vegetarian and doesn’t like when tofu is chewy/soft.
    I’ll see which of of the recipes she likes, but to me they all look amazing🌱✨

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +2

      That's awesome!! You and your sister can definitely use our channel as a resource!

  • @spartacusyoya
    @spartacusyoya Před měsícem +6

    Back when I was a youth in late 1970s early 1980s we used to have an insult we would say 'You been eaten soya-bean burgers'. Well, tofu is a really healthy food and I have been eating it on and off over the years but need some original and ingenious recipes so thanks for the pointers.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Haha I see the times haven't changed too too much when it comes to insults. I still hear similar things! Good news is that the insult doesn't make any sense because tofu is a super food! 🌱😃

  • @susanporter5991
    @susanporter5991 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great video! I can really see how much you have grown and improved from earlier videos. ❤

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you! We're on a mission to always get better here!! 🙂 🌱

  • @myggggeneration
    @myggggeneration Před 2 měsíci +2

    Had to look up the last recipe on your site to figure out what you meant by *415 minutes* in the oven..... 400 degrees for 15 minutes. That makes more sense :-)

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      Haha sorry for the miscommunication! Glad you figured it out!

  • @MsJamiePBD
    @MsJamiePBD Před 2 měsíci +3

    @The Vegan Gym nice video. I actually love tofu, so I’m always looking for new recipes. I didn’t like it until I learned how to prepare it and leaned how versatile it is and how to make good use of its versatility. You had a couple of recipes I haven’t tried yet. Recently I took medium firm tofu, avocado and spices and made a really good vegan mayo.😊

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      We have many tofu recipes on our channel! Check out our meal prep videos!

  • @TiferetJackson
    @TiferetJackson Před 2 měsíci +6

    I'm the only vegan in my family and they all LOVED the tofu BBQ bites.... Yum thanks so much!!! ❤

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      That is truly amazing to hear. So glad your family loved them!!

  • @_maih_
    @_maih_ Před měsícem +2

    I tried out the second recipe and oooh my gosh it’s sooo yummy!! It’s the first time that I really really enjoyed tofu 🙈 couldn’t stop snacking on it haha! Can’t wait to try out the other ones! 🤩
    Greetings from Germany ✨

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem +1

      Haha definitely dangerous to snack on!! So glad you loved the video and the recipe so much! Thank you for the German greetings! 😃💚

  • @Keralite29
    @Keralite29 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I subscribed to you when you had like, maybe 10k subscribers or less. Now you have 80k. That success is well-deserved, your production values have always been so high and it likely takes a lot of effort to plan and execute each upload.
    I recently made buffalo tofu strips with breading on them, and while they turned out decent, I wanted to see some other savory ways to use tofu.
    This video was great. I also really admire your transparency in judging your own food, since you could have just as easily lied to us and feigned a highly-enthusiastic reaction after tasting each dish, but you chose to be honest and admit how you actually felt about each outcome. Also I'd never seen the "butterfly cut" before, a cut which seems to be both practical and aesthetic visually.
    You are an awesome content creator, thanks for helping us vegans (and non-vegans) with making tastier vegan dishes.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      This comment made my day. Thank you so much for your kind words and support! 🙏 I'm so glad you've found value in my videos and I really appreciate you leaving a comment. Thank you!! 😊

  • @LLJerseyGirl
    @LLJerseyGirl Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great video! 👏🏻 I love grating tofu and then cooking in the oven (no air fryer here) with whatever seasoning, great in burritos, wraps, and tacos. Also, grating it for an eggless salad is amazing! You can leave some tofu in tiny cubes so you have two textures of tofu in the salad…OMG, I may have to go make some now! 😎🫶🏻

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem +1

      I definitely need to try grating tofu! Whenever I see someone grate tofu, they turn it into something amazing! 😊💚

  • @theetravelhippie
    @theetravelhippie Před 2 měsíci +5

    awesome breakdown, thanks!

  • @alexiaajordan3344
    @alexiaajordan3344 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Thank you for the measurements in grams!!!!!! Such an easier\more accurate calculation ❤

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      No problem! Glad you found the video helpful!!

  • @stacierichardson4475
    @stacierichardson4475 Před 3 dny +1

    Thank you, newbie here, helps to see what and how to eat to make it taste good, much appreciated 🤞

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před dnem

      Awesome!! Please continue to use our channel as a resource for meal inspirations!! 😄🌱

  • @robzphotoz5465
    @robzphotoz5465 Před měsícem

    Great information and explanation! Thanks

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Glad you found the video helpful! Thank you! 🌱😃

  • @MrsPlantinTexas
    @MrsPlantinTexas Před měsícem +1

    I normally don't cook with oil either, but I agree that 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil gives that leveled-up flavor! Great vid!

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Glad you enjoyed the video!! Thank you for the kind words. 💚

  • @Lexington2009
    @Lexington2009 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I thought it was cute how you rated the food you made! The last one could have been a 4.0 cuz of how easy it was to make, which definitely should score another point. Thanks for sharing ☺

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      True! I should have taken ease into consideration!!

  • @crissycardwell3641
    @crissycardwell3641 Před 16 dny

    I am so glad I stumbled onto this video! We eat tofu almost everyday! For quick meals I buy frozen tofu crumbles (Gardein or Boca) but I’m going to make your crumble recipe. We don’t eat too many processed foods but cutting these out would be good. And the music on your video is just fine IMO. I didn’t even notice it until a comment was made. Even then it’s I didn’t have any difficulty hearing you.
    I love your energy you bring to your channel! You make tofu fun! Haha I just subscribed and I’m looking forward to seeing more meal ideas!

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 15 dny

      Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing how you consume your tofu! Nice to hear that the music isn't negatively affecting everyone. Check out the video we uploaded this past weekend! New meal prep video! 😄🌱

  • @alexandragrace8164
    @alexandragrace8164 Před měsícem

    Awesome recipes mate thank you so much! 😊❤ I just got an air fryer and excited to try all your tofu recipes! 🎉

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Awesome!! The air fryer is a total game changer. Please let me know which recipe you like best!! 😃💚

  • @janetgonzales6779
    @janetgonzales6779 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Trying to increase my protein intake and reduce fat, so will be using silken tofu as a base. Thanks for the info. The t-shirt is so cute!

  • @sonyakarr9832
    @sonyakarr9832 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Love these videos

  • @Palalune
    @Palalune Před 25 dny

    These look excellent, thanks for the video.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 23 dny

      Thank you!! Which tofu recipe looks the best to you? 😃💚

  • @carmenmarcinkiewicz7149
    @carmenmarcinkiewicz7149 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Yay!!! Love this!

  • @theresamnsota3925
    @theresamnsota3925 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I made Sam Turnbull’s brown sugar-mustard glazed tofu for my Easter dinner. It was delicious. I need to make that peanut butter tofu now.

  • @tofuneverbleeds
    @tofuneverbleeds Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video! Tofu is my go to; so versatile, healthy, and inexpensive ❤

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Totally agree! Love the versatility of tofu!

  • @butterflylove2642
    @butterflylove2642 Před 2 měsíci +1

    🌱🕊💚👏👏👏Valuable video for us tofu lovers! Your prep techniques are awesome!!

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Glad you found the video helpful!! Thanks for the kind words!

  • @dann5060
    @dann5060 Před 26 dny

    very nice video, thank you!

  • @jeffreywp
    @jeffreywp Před 2 měsíci +1

    ToFuture tofu press is great! It doesn’t split the tofu like the wood blocks can. Super easy to clean and use!

  • @joeyq9953
    @joeyq9953 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Awesome shirt and useful video 🙌🏻

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      Glad you found the video helpful!!

  • @whitneymartinez3342
    @whitneymartinez3342 Před 2 měsíci +1

    All 4 of my kids love tofu as much as I do. I gotta try that dressing!

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      The dressing is amazing!! Please let us know what you think. 💚

  • @anonfslkf190
    @anonfslkf190 Před měsícem

    New subscriber here! I'm definitely not a vegan but I absolutely love to learn new recipes! Great show! I'll recommend it to my friend!

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Welcome to the channel! We have loads of great recipes here for you to check out! 🌱

  • @telethasmith3992
    @telethasmith3992 Před měsícem

    Thank you for recipes recipe, 🩷💜🩷💜🩷💜

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Glad you found the video helpful! Which tofu recipe are you most excited the try? 🌱😃

  • @joshinthebuddhistvegan1733
    @joshinthebuddhistvegan1733 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the wonderful and useful tofu tips 🤠

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem +1

      So glad you found the tofu tips terrific for your tastes! 🌱😃

  • @manonpellerin122
    @manonpellerin122 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very inspiring❤

  • @VeganLiving247
    @VeganLiving247 Před 23 dny

    I also love using puffed tofu sometimes! I tend to cut them into strips, pan fry them with mushroom, onion, spices and some Mr Noodles (after I finish boiling them in water) then I add the Mr noodles spice pack into the frying pan with all of the stuff :)

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 23 dny

      Oooh that puffed tofu sounds awesome!! Thanks for the recommendation! 😃💚

  • @doncasto8520
    @doncasto8520 Před 8 dny

    I made my first tofu recipe about 30 years when I went veg and have been a fan ever since. I eat it about weekly or twice a week to this day. Great recipes and video!

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 8 dny +1

      Awesome!! Glad we got your stamp of approval! Which recipe looks best to you? 😃💚

  • @pawe9391
    @pawe9391 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great tofu ideas :D

  • @_jpsinger
    @_jpsinger Před 2 měsíci +6

    Great video!!! Tofu is the best.

  • @bb0123
    @bb0123 Před měsícem

    Awesome!!
    Refreshing to see someone that loves Tofu,lotsa garlic and soy milk like I do.
    Yayyyy!!
    Been lookin for bar b que tofu recipes!
    Definitely gonna try
    🙋‍♀️😇👍💕⚘

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem +1

      Please let me know which of these recipes you like best!! 💚

  • @lynnm9138
    @lynnm9138 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Loved this video! Extremely informative and hysterical! (“I feel like watching football”!)

  • @reinadelaluz1573
    @reinadelaluz1573 Před 2 měsíci

    I’ve use tofu crumble for pasta sometimes 😅 it’s great.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Love that idea! Thank you for the suggestion! 🙂

  • @kristinachojnowski8712
    @kristinachojnowski8712 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Thanks for this! I love tofu! I would really like to see what you do to make tempeh taste better. I am not a fan but I know it’s really good for you.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      Definitely like this idea!! Thank you!

    • @jessicaveganjessica2208
      @jessicaveganjessica2208 Před 2 měsíci

      The old cookbook called New Farm Vegetarian has some good tempeh recipes. The cookbook is entirely vegan except they mention honey a couple of times.

    • @kristinachojnowski8712
      @kristinachojnowski8712 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@jessicaveganjessica2208 Thank you!

    • @jessicaveganjessica2208
      @jessicaveganjessica2208 Před 2 měsíci

      @@kristinachojnowski8712 You're welcome, it was one of my first vegan cookbooks and I still love it! I've had it for over 25 years, it's one of the best, imho. :)

  • @TristansMom10
    @TristansMom10 Před měsícem

    I’ve noticed the super firm tofu from sprouts is way more firm than any other brand. Ive tried so many from different brands and different stores but sprouts is definitely my favorite. I’m gonna try these recipes because I rarely try any other firmness for tofu!

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      I really like sprouts tofu as well! I also really like some of the tofu at Trader Joe's. 🌱😊

  • @lafamillecarrington
    @lafamillecarrington Před měsícem

    Regarding tofu presses - I didn't have one so used two small bamboo chopping boards. That worked so well that I have never felt the need to get anything else.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      That definitely works! I never used a tofu press until this video so I'm pretty much in the same boat! 💚

  • @Releaseyourinnergoddess
    @Releaseyourinnergoddess Před 2 měsíci +1

    Try out Bachman original Japanese bbq sauce it’s so amazing on tofu. I sautéed up veggies while I cook cubed tofu in the air fryer then toss all in the sauce and serve with noodles or rice. It’s so yummy 18:19 and fairly low calorie.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      I bet that tastes great! Thank you for the suggestion!

  • @amyholderness8142
    @amyholderness8142 Před 2 měsíci +373

    You don't need the underlying music. It's actually distracting.

    • @Insight-music
      @Insight-music Před 2 měsíci +53

      I wish we could go back to the days when vids weren’t 85% hyper-editing + memes

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +97

      That’s good to know, thank you for the feedback! 🙏

    • @jarrelljenkins-chapple7959
      @jarrelljenkins-chapple7959 Před 2 měsíci +50

      @@TheVeganGym I think it’s pretty cool, just a little loud

    • @hclyrics
      @hclyrics Před 2 měsíci +33

      I personally think the music is a nice touch!

    • @nicholasstear4761
      @nicholasstear4761 Před 2 měsíci +22

      ​@jarrelljenkins-chapple7959 yeah just needs to be more subtle. Like something that undercuts the silence and also is barely noticeable when talking

  • @user-tp7sg7fd1w
    @user-tp7sg7fd1w Před 2 měsíci +1

    When you said that soy milk is the best milk, I had to follow 👏💯👍
    Also, for the nice sound effect 😂

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Haha we are soy supporters here!

  • @giovannam925
    @giovannam925 Před měsícem

    Love that peanut butter marinade too!!! Hehehe I crumble my tofu like that too or I use a potato smasher

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      The potato smasher is a good idea if you don't want to get your hands dirty! Thanks for the suggestion! 😊💚

  • @HeronCoyote1234
    @HeronCoyote1234 Před 2 měsíci

    This was excellent! Except for the one with hot sauce (I have baby mouth), I’m definitely going to make these.
    For the paprika, does it matter if it’s regular or smoked? Or is it just a preference?

  • @tomoltomol7238
    @tomoltomol7238 Před 2 měsíci

    So I made a really tasty sauce/marinade yesterday, just winged it on the measurements. But spooned in some better than bouillon (no chicken base flavor), garlic paste, oil, splash of water just to dissolve the bouillon, paprika, onion powder, white pepper. It made for some yummy tofu

  • @veronicaheaney3464
    @veronicaheaney3464 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’ve never been fond of tofu - prefer tempeh. However, these recipes sound delicious. Thanks!

  • @carmenbailey1560
    @carmenbailey1560 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing 👍❤️🙂

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      Glad you liked the video! ❤❤❤

  • @jencreamer3486
    @jencreamer3486 Před 2 měsíci

    I’ll have to try some of these and see if they work for me. The texture of tofu always gets me no matter how it’s prepared, it’s like three bites in and my mind just says “lol no”.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      These might sway you! You never know!

  • @mandym8781
    @mandym8781 Před 2 měsíci +2

    So fun! Loved the maple syrup bottle handle comment 😹
    I choose almond milk because it’s lower in cals, but I always want to buy the soy milk… 😂 Maybe every few cartons I’ll change it up 👍
    All of these looked like 5/5 to me - tofu is the BEST! Now I want to eat tofu…and peanut butter 😋

  • @Schmidty4212
    @Schmidty4212 Před měsícem

    Tofu crumbles were my favorite! BUT I minced up 3 cloves of garlic and a quarter of an onion and sautéed that with the tofu crumbles in a smidge of avocado oil. When that all started showing golden brown color bits then I added the tamari sauce - which I also used smoked paprika, coriander and touch of cumin and cayenne so that I could use it as a substitute for taco meat in my wraps. I also cooked that a bit longer so that it took on some crispy bits and dried out even more. I use the thawed frozen block of extra firm and when you compress it all sides to squeeze out the juice it really takes on that crumbly texture and you can just crumble it into the pan after squeezing if you don’t want to do the hand extrude method 😂

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Thanks for sharing all of that! So glad you made a tasty tofu dish for yourself! Let me know if you try any of the other tofu meals! 😄🌱

  • @becky97462
    @becky97462 Před měsícem

    I like freezing, thawing, cutting, boiling, saucing, then bake/ roast/toastt/fry

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Love it!! Freezing tofu can definitely be a game changer. 😃💚

  • @triciaseddon4301
    @triciaseddon4301 Před 2 měsíci

    Some great ideas, i love tofu, now🤔 what to have for tea???😂😂

  • @WheelThing-dt4kf
    @WheelThing-dt4kf Před 2 měsíci

    Vegan powers great catch also can you do you favourite smoothie thanks from Wales

  • @daynasilverthorn3882
    @daynasilverthorn3882 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You can also eat it raw and marinated! Cut into cubes and marinate and eat it raw in salads or rice bowls. So good!

    • @reinadelaluz1573
      @reinadelaluz1573 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I love doing this too, I use soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil, then add in garlic powder and cucumbers. 🥒😋 it’s super good by itself or on rice. 😅

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the suggestion! There are definitely some raw tofu eaters here.

    • @daynasilverthorn3882
      @daynasilverthorn3882 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@TheVeganGym I went to a vegan restaurant and was blown away by their tofu, only to realize it was raw and marinated!

    • @crissycardwell3641
      @crissycardwell3641 Před 16 dny

      😱 really?! Interesting!

  • @KeithTharp
    @KeithTharp Před měsícem

    Subscribed! Fun vid 😂
    🙋‍♂️fellow tofu fan

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Thank you! Tofu fans unite!! 😄🌱

  • @RaggedVentures
    @RaggedVentures Před 15 dny

    I made peanut sauces often. If you add the water *hot*, it takes much less time and effort to combine the peanut butter with the other ingredients.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 15 dny

      Oooo thanks for the tip! I'll try this out next time!! 😄🌱

  • @jessicaveganjessica2208
    @jessicaveganjessica2208 Před 2 měsíci

    For the PB recipe here, you can also use some tahini for the sesame flavor...it's not the same as toasted sesame oil flavor, if you were using that, but still good and close. Also, you may not want to cook nuts/peanuts at 400, like you did here, bc of the high heat making the peanuts have an unhealthy effect (says Dr. Greger)...based on my research, peanut butter is all made from peanuts heated to 350, so I don't cook them higher than that. Also, freezing tofu and then thawing it gives it a totally different texture and it seems (somehow?!) flavor...I'd highly recommend that! :)

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for the recommendation!!

  • @a.cathybeatty9531
    @a.cathybeatty9531 Před měsícem

    thankyou

  • @smily1110
    @smily1110 Před 21 dnem

    Pressing tofu with two identical plastic containers is my favorite method. I fill one container with water and then place it on top of the tofu in the other container.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 21 dnem

      Thanks for the tip! I love hearing about all these tofu tips in the comment section of this video! 😃💚

  • @HKS286
    @HKS286 Před měsícem +1

    I love TOFU... ABSOLUTELY LOVE

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      So do I! Tofu is a super food in my mind! 💚

  • @debmurray2734
    @debmurray2734 Před 17 dny

    I am not vegan or vegetarian but I like to eat tofu to vary my protein sources. I turn tofu into nacho toppings or taco filling by coating them in diy taco seasonings and simply "top" room temperature chunks onto or into the nachos/taco shells. I like tempeh more with this treatment, tempeh works even better texture-wise.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 15 dny +1

      Thanks for the nacho topping and taco filling tips! Like you said, tempeh also sounds like it would work well with that! 😄🌱

  • @mrs.h4728
    @mrs.h4728 Před 2 měsíci

    Are these good to make for meal prep? Do they re heat well or stay "fresh " for a few days ?

  • @brendakearns8995
    @brendakearns8995 Před měsícem

    I’m Keto and want to know if there is a substitute for the maple syrup? Also, I don’t have an air fryer so what to do? Any answer from anyone will be read. Thank you! 😊

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem +1

      Good question! You could try making a quick slurry from monk fruit sweetener!

  • @TheGloryofMusic
    @TheGloryofMusic Před 2 měsíci

    I sauté thin tofu steaks in olive oil, then add soy sauce, a little vinegar, red pepper, and green onion. Fast and delicious.

  • @kirst4666
    @kirst4666 Před měsícem

    Any suggestions for those of us who don’t have an air fryer?

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem +1

      The oven will work! They may not be quite as crispy in the same amount of time so they'll need more time. 💚

  • @NotesNNotes
    @NotesNNotes Před 2 měsíci

    Those tiny handles on maple syrup bottles are a nod to history 😅 They mimic the old design of large jugs used for storing and transporting maple syrup, which had a functional handle. When maple syrup started being sold in smaller, more consumer-friendly quantities, the glass bottles retained this design feature. The small handle remains as a decorative homage.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Haha thank you for sharing that!! That's what we figured after we stopped filming 😄

  • @ginadillon2072
    @ginadillon2072 Před měsícem

    It tastes like kind bad coconut water! I laughed out loud. Love you man.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Haha I was not expecting it for sure! Glad you liked the video. 😊💚

  • @markwhitney4580
    @markwhitney4580 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What do you do if you don't have an air fryer?

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Longer time in the oven with some monitoring will do the trick!

  • @Serios-hh7pt
    @Serios-hh7pt Před měsícem

    I tried fresh made soymilk in China and its so delicious. Sadly it takes quite some effort otherwise I would only be consuming it fresh.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Oooo that sounds amazing!! I definitely want to try that one day. 🌱😃

  • @alison9189
    @alison9189 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Yum!!!

  • @emmahardesty4330
    @emmahardesty4330 Před 2 měsíci

    Very good, and nice t-shirt. Thanks for the variety. People who call tofu "bland" just haven't learned that tofu is like pasta: It's meant to take on other flavors, so of course it's bland. It has seemingly endless uses. Life would be a lot less without it.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Yes, exactly! If people don't like tofu it's probably because they haven't had good tofu before. 😊💚

  • @HKS286
    @HKS286 Před měsícem

    Try tofu katsu...you will love it

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for the recommendation! I'll look it up! 😃

  • @elsjemassyn8921
    @elsjemassyn8921 Před měsícem

    I love the soft background music.
    Thanks for the video

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Thanks for sharing! So glad you enjoyed the video! 💚

  • @mandolinsam7901
    @mandolinsam7901 Před měsícem

    Why have I not seen your channel until now.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      I'm not sure but I'm glad you're seeing it now! Glad to have you. 🌱😃

  • @Evil_Vegan
    @Evil_Vegan Před 2 měsíci +1

    you're so cute 😩
    do tempeh next!!! 🤩

  • @RichS.73yroldbodybuilder
    @RichS.73yroldbodybuilder Před 2 měsíci +1

    Remember, you always have less problems with super extra firm with having no water to do anything you want to have but you don’t have to press. Spend the extra money you get more protein with less hassles.💪🏼💪🏼 💪🏼

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      That's a nice way of putting it!

  • @Gangelizedtreasures
    @Gangelizedtreasures Před 2 měsíci

    Have you tried red lentil tofu? My daughter can’t have soy, so we are experimenting with options.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I personally haven't tried it but I've heard good things! I've heard chickpea tofu is good stuff too!

    • @Gangelizedtreasures
      @Gangelizedtreasures Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks. I might try that one, but daughter can’t have chickpeas either. She wants to go vegan, but there are so many vegan proteins she can’t have.

  • @beans222uwu
    @beans222uwu Před 2 měsíci

    Hi we love you and thank you that is all

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Thank you thank you thank you! 💚

  • @loremipsum685
    @loremipsum685 Před měsícem

    Common chinese method for getting better tofu texture (courtesy of Chef Wang). Use a firm tofu, squeeze water from tofu using hands (no need to use a press ever), cut into cubes and place in a large bowel...then the important part - fill the bowl with boiling water (from a kettle) enough to cover the tofu cubes; leave in water for 10m then drain water (be careful). Now tofu is ready to fry in a pan and the texture is much, much, better. For bonus crispiness, squeeze water from tofu with hands again and then fill bowl with a cup of corn or potato starch, then fry!

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Thank you for the suggestion! I definitely want to make some tofu like this! 😃💚

  • @CallieBradford
    @CallieBradford Před měsícem

    Amazing

  • @meganfaust3928
    @meganfaust3928 Před měsícem

    Dipping tofu into tofu is the most meta thing on the internets this week.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Soy on soy on soy on soy is the way to go. 😊

  • @robertsleight8013
    @robertsleight8013 Před měsícem

    What does silken mean because the tofu I have says firm but also silken.

    • @TheVeganGym
      @TheVeganGym  Před měsícem

      Good question! Usually, when I encounter that, it's the shelf-safe version. The silken we're referring to is found in the refrigerated section. Does that help? 😃💚

  • @Woah869
    @Woah869 Před 2 měsíci +1

    More yummy ingredients to try w tofu! Let’s go!