3 TOFU RECIPES USING THE BEST TOFU HACK // How to Cook Tofu

[@rosicstasa]

First of all, Rose, I love you! 💘 You are one of my favorite KZbinrs, so spontaneous, creative and entertaining, not to mention, EXCELLENT cook! Second, I have to share my tofu trick. Before freezing, I press my tofu blocks as much as I can. Then I cut it in the peaces, and divide it in portions, and pop it in the freezer. That also means that I have half-ready meal whenever I need it. Before I want to eat it, I put it in some marinade, usualy soy sauce, pepper, salt, some white wine and sriracha, and let it on the counter top to defrost and soak up marinade along the way. When I see it softened, I put some corn starch to coat it, and put it in my airfryer for like 10 minutes. Its fantastic!

[@CheapLazyVegan]

amazing!!! thanks so much for sharing!!! :) i love little hacks like this!

[@EssentiallyGourmand]

Сташа Росић when I’m trying to press my tofu before freezing it all fall falls apart, just as Rose mentioned🤷🏼‍♀️

[@rosicstasa]

@@EssentiallyGourmand I use firm tofu, and it never happened to me. I wrap it into paper kitchen towel, put sam wider flat plate on top, and than some cans with beans, two per block. How do you press your tofu?

[@sarahholson1044]

I put it (always firm or extra firm) sliced between paper towels and lay my cast iron skillet on it for a while. I like the idea of marinating while thawing! I'll try it.

[@trsheiri5832]

@marta cordis, not all types of tofu are labeled the same in different countries. I think rose have mentioned it in her How to cook Tofu like a Boss video. It's true in my country. Our firmest tofu is just firm tofu and it can still sometimes break. Also keep in mind to check the manufacturing date and expiration date. The more the tofu is near expiry than being close to when it was freshly manufactured, is how long the tofu has been sitting on the same liquid and has absorbed more of it than when it was freshly packaged. That affects the texture of tofu as well as the taste. It sometimes tastes a bit sour when it's near expiry. So for such fragile tofu, better to stick to freezing first then thawing and squeezing. Hope this helps!

[@Woodlarkberryswarm]

10/10 times when my 'new vegan' friends ask for help going vegan, I recommend you! You literally have changed the way that I see food and meal ingredients and I can't thank you ENOUGH!!! Love you, Rose!!!

[@CheapLazyVegan]

omg amazing! thank you so much :) I'm glad my videos are helping :)

[@KatieDepriest]

I love that you show your mess ups! It’s realistic and makes me feel better about my cooking 😂😂

[@CheapLazyVegan]

LOLLL i'm glad to make you feel better!!! hahaha

[@johnnyrodriguez239]

Katie de priest you are a poor ups

[@soccerruben1]

@Johnny Rodriguez ¿Qué?? What??? What’s a “poor up”?

[@DriftingMiasma]

Everyone's favourite tofu hack, the ol' freeze n squeeze

[@CheapLazyVegan]

bahaha i love it!!!

[@scoobydoo7346]

i never tried it

[@meality]

The roux is the mix of butter and flour, if you add milk (or cream) it's actually a béchamel :)

[@itgetter9]

Rose, my parents are in poor health and need to change to a better diet, and I am learning lots of recipes from you and cooking up batches of healthy food for them. You are improving the quality life for all of us, drastically. Thank you so much.

[@JustAMatterofTam]

Tried the lemon butter tofu recipe tonight and girrrrl! It was amazing! I have leftovers in the fridge to take to work tomorrow, and I’m literally talking myself out of eating it tight now. Thanks for sharing such awesome recipes! I combined the first recipe (adding onion to the rue) and the cilantro from the last recipe and it was awesome! Wish I could share a pic!

[@crystalh1402]

I love this format, so many times we try a new recipe that doesn’t work like we expect and having ideas on how to save a recipe is priceless! I think it’s a skill that doesn’t come easy to new cooks and this format provides more than just a how to. More please!!

[@claram4610]

Rose, I love how you talk through the learning experiences you have. It helps us all to feel real, and not too bad about our mess ups 😂❤️

[@jackx7382]

Like so many others, I love that you include what you would do differently and why. I learn so much more than just following a recipe that has already been perfected. Thank you!

[@lilkagirl7807]

i like the perfect-the-fails format. its sth new and close to life sorta.

[@CheapLazyVegan]

haha yessss!!

[@RabbitFoodFitness]

This is so perfect! I know so many people who say that they hate tofu. My usual response is that they have not had good tofu. Thanks for the awesome recipes! This is going to help so many people. Your videos always inspire me to keep posting on my channel!

[@CheapLazyVegan]

yessss!!! so so true !!!

[@tabatha9577]

What is good tofu? The type or how it's made?

[@ixchelssong]

@@tabatha9577 I believe they were referring to recipes, not the tofu itself. You can find recipes on this channel (incl. this video) and with a web search.

Your dish look really great, you are one so good 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@racheld5304]

This video is very helpful. It helps to show us that if something isn't going exactly right, that there are other options. And that is a great thing to know when cooking with unfamiliar ingredients. Literally all I've ever made with tofu is tofu nuggets lol. It's intimidating to think of trying other recipes, but you make it seem so easy to fix things. I love that you are showing your "mess ups" and I wish other youtubers would do the same. When they show you an easy-looking recipe and you screw up trying to replicate it, it's very frustrating. I actually heard about the freeze method a couple weeks before watching this video. I pretty much always freeze my tofu, because I have to stock up when I'm shopping because the nearest grocery store that carries tofu is 30 miles away. I use the extra firm (because it's the only one I can find) and I thaw it out after freezing, and then I refreeze it and thaw it out again. Seriously this makes my tofu nuggets feel so much like actual processed chicken nuggets.

[@emmaridley_youtube]

I’m just trying out tofu now and will b sure to try your recipes out as they look so good! Also I like this video format as shows varied results/ can choose cooking method we like

[@Roselyne-ex4ng]

'do i ever use any other ingredient? i'm not sure' that's so relatable, GARLIC IS LIFE LOVE YOU ROSE! defintiely gonna try this tofu hack~

[@sonmihae-joo6286]

this is a great concept for a video series, it was interesting to see your thoughts on improving each recipe !

[@CheapLazyVegan]

glad you enjoyed it! thanks so much :)

[@lovingLANA20]

Omg the freezing hack CHANGED MY LIFE

[@KnowYourProduce]

I love tofu both ways, but freezing has made my kiddo eat it now too! I LOVE it air fried!

[@CheapLazyVegan]

it's literally life changing LOL

[@lovingLANA20]

Totally!! I wish I woulda seen this video 6 year ago haha

[@ashs3836]

I enjoy learning from your mistakes. It makes for a thought inducing recipe walkthrough. It's great to learn what to do when cooking, but also hecking reasonable to learn what not to do.

[@CheapLazyVegan]

yayyy i'm glad it was helpful! thanks for watching : )

[@davidthescottishvegan]

I don't believe there's such a thing as mistakes when it comes to cooking with the exception of consuming animal products. I view everything else as experiments.

[@stephaniedavilla8596]

Loved the content, including the 'this us what I'd do differently next time.' That's so relatable!! Keep on being awesome.

[@cherylkapell8782]

Love your videos! Easy to follow, simple to make, informative and fun! Your personality and the way you make your videos is super fantastic! Keep being you!

[@chloechoi8239]

I loved seeing the lemon tofu recipe! Totally not related, but I found the smoked tofu that you always use, it was pretty cheap and had been right under my nose the entire time XD. Thanks for being the tofu mercenary.

[@BetteTwain]

I love using silken tofu for “egg” it’s amazing. Like an egg like scramble.

[@ahnaahna7278]

I am so glad that I watched your 3 recipes!! I love your easy clear explanations of your cooking. Thks. I switch up things too, when I learn ‘by doing’. I have been subscribed for a long time!! Thks Rose!! ⛩️❤️💚💜. Ahna. Atlanta Ga

[@laniedav8078]

Love that sense of humor!!!

[@bringyourownbrilliance4353]

I discovered your content recently. I like your approach to cooking; you are a "mad scientist," and your kitchen is your labratory where you conduct experiments. We can all relate to these food preparation experiments. I have messed up a TWO ITEM recipe for fudge. Oh well, I say, better luck next time. I am introducing Tofu to my diet starting in January 2023. There are many tofu recipes which seem complicated, and too much prep for my liking. I want to prep quickly, eat nutriously, and cheaply. I found my favourite foodie mad scientist with your creative content. I look forward to viewing more recipes on your channel. Please stay safe, happy, and as healthy as you can this year, Everyone! Sending lots of Love from London, Ontario, Canada.😊♥♥♥

[@ejohnson4321]

You are cute, spontaneous, and unpretentious. We like that! The fact that you don't pretend that everything you do is perfect, makes the rest of us feel less of a failure in the kitchen!😂😂😂 We are all learning and improving our culinary skills. Thank you , girl!

[@shebarawlings3944]

I love your videos, and I thank you for your honesty I like the fact that you rectified and improved your meals. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@tanyalalonde733]

I love the format you do... it is more real. We all mess up and it's nice to know it's ok to do so... life is perfectly unperfect!!!

[@efvp1969]

As a beginner plant base foodie aficionado but mostly amateur, I enjoyed your video very much, it actually inspired me now to cook tofu and be less intimidated by it. I also enjoyed the fact that we are all including yourself , learning in this process...thank you! By the way, I use cilantro in everything savory from soups to salads and it’s definitely better to use it raw and finely chopped as garnish, it gives all dishes that fresh and fragrant flavor and smell.

[@joannevargas9638]

I love watching your videos! You make cooking and eating so much fun! Love your hair!

[@9mind236]

One of THE BEST vegan channels ever!!!! Never stop🤗🤗🤗

[@neiya8862]

I haven't been on here in a while. I really like this format, it's very authentic. This is what cooking is really like we learn as we go.

[@mjsfaves]

Loved this format

[@enlosmargenes]

You’re the only person who actually uses a little oil! I see other channels say “add a little oil to the pan” and they just load oil up in there, it’s kind of gross.

[@ladyxp67]

Thank you so much. I love your videos. I went vegan four months ago and just eating vegetables can be boring so I am trying to figure out how to make entrees with tofu so I can have 3 course meals again with my husband. I will look for more of your videos.

[@ThePlantBasedKitchen]

Awesome! You got this! How has it been going?

[@pamelagomilla5574]

Wow!!! You are a great teacher!!

[@lilmisspeace]

I love the candidness of your cooking. I feel a bit sloppy as a home cook when I watch those perfect videos. But with your videos, I feel like I can relate and enjoy the journey WITH you rather than see you enjoying the perfection of the destination. Keep up the great work and keeping it real for us!!

[@annak1371]

Love this. For sure, I'll be trying these.

[@alanathebespectacled]

Really like this format - experimenting and tasting and having some flops (and then trying to rescue the meal)has made me a much more confident cook and I think sets a good example for beginner cooks.

[@veganvixen8690]

I love love love this video format. I'd love to see more videos like this

[@Takengreywolf]

I followed along with you making the first meal, it came out amazing. I added red pepper flakes, and poured everhthing over black beans. I had two servings it was soo good. Thank you! Learning as I go too! 🙂

[@Takengreywolf]

I also didnt freeze my tofu did it the press and use 😅

[@daniellebarker7667]

I like this trial and error =perfection format.

[@veronicasalas2666]

Yes! Real life! That’s how I make my best dishes. Trial and error make perfection 😋

[@CheapLazyVegan]

yessss!!!

[@veronicasalas2666]

Cheap Lazy Vegan 🥰

[@CheerSeeds]

I love how you have different tones of "OK?" for different uses; gentle nurturing "OK?", persuasive assuring "OK?" and of course the bold and sassy "OK?" hahaha

[@vanessayodog]

Thank you for your recipes, my husband and I are on our first week of being vegan and I tried the first recipe, it was wayyy too lemony BUT I’m going to try more recipes. Lol thank you, gorgeous!

[@Mamaisawake]

Love this video! What kind of pans do you use?

[@kgraleopard]

Watched this on another device but popped onto my computer to comment. I did like the format of this video, especially with the one recipe where you were telling us your corrections AND then layered more corrections over the top of that! But it's good to see your thought process because we might have the same thought and wonder why you didn't do something a particular way and this way we can hear some of those other ideas and why they might work better or worse. Secondly, the combo of the beautiful colors of your dress and hair really was a great look for this video! Thank you for these amazing recipes! I'm excited to try the freezing hack. I love tofu I get at a local restaurant but could never duplicate the texture at home; I think freezing it is going to help a lot! Can't wait to try it!

[@CheapLazyVegan]

yay i'm so glad you enjoyed this format! Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment : ) i hope you try the freezing hack and let me know what your thoughts are :)

[@monsyd913]

I think this was a fun format for the recipes. And I've been freezing tofu for years now. It really does make a world of difference!

[@mariadoantrager753]

Love this new format!! Working out the process, I love it!!💕

[@trep53]

First time viewer here, looking for guidance preparing tofu. I’m OK with this cooking format that develops your ideas. The freeze first hack is interesting and something I must try. The rue, yes it’s a balancing act to get the right consistency what you add and when is the puzzle. Have you tried a tomato gravy, not a sauce?

[@Jephthah_1990]

love everything AND the background music!!!

[@c.catlover4080]

Excellent format. Thank you!

[@rhiannonvorstag9403]

I have froze tofu for my family they love the consistency for extra firm tofu.

[@CheapLazyVegan]

i love all TYPES OF TOFU!!!

[@springraynes]

Hi love your recipes! Thank you for showing how to cook tofu! What kind of skillet/ pan are you using?

[@kelley.s]

I think I say this everytime, but I freaking love your cook with me videos where you try out a recipe for the first time!!

[@jayaom4946]

I like you sharing your thought process with us. It helps to remind me the basics of how to develop a recipe myself that I like, just practicing and adjusting as I go!!

[@silentbliss7666]

Gal, cook lots of those marinated tofu at one go. Leave them in the fridge and they will dry and firm up pretty well over the next days. Then you can have marinated cooked tofu anytime you want!

[@rubyscott6685]

I like the way you cook. Great job

[@VeganYums]

Rouxs are so clutch 💪 I've been meaning to try freezing tofu for a while now and the look of that lemon butter tofu just got my a$$ in gear. thanks for the inspo! ❤️

[@butterflymagicwithhottea9291]

I absolutely love fresh cilantro.... and this video. For the last recipe, the cilantro in the marinade is a great idea and maybe try to blend it up with a wand or mince it so that the flavour can get into the tofu. Great channel - I have been watching for years.

[@melissabereading]

I need to try this frozen tofu hack!

[@MakeItDairyFree]

it's the best!

[@eveleen6789]

I really enjoy all the recipes you share here!! I'm rooting for you:)It is not easy to find Vegan food ingredients in Korea, but after seeing your recipe, I will try cooking, too!

[@Dreamysunshine23]

I really like this method... And the way you explain how you would change things... Hopefully you'll show is the way you do change it to the way you noted... Thanks 🙏🏼💕

[@bsjeffrey]

if you mess up a sauce is it a roux that you rue?

[@KellyS_77]

If it was messed up by a kangaroo, you could rue the roo that ruined your roux.

[@CheapLazyVegan]

😆

[@deidraproctor6131]

Thanks for the skill share hookup!

[@PurpleCows]

I can't wait to try these recipes!!!!!! Frozen tofu is the best!!!!!

[@teedub1990]

I did enjoy the after action report as it were. Mistakes and what you would do differently was fun IMHO.

[@callmeclaireee]

That first recipe looked like a lemon pepper fish and I NEED TO TRY IT

[@CheapLazyVegan]

it really gives me the grilled lemon fish vibe... seriously!!! try it !!

[@MsSheilaC]

@@CheapLazyVegan it looks amazing! The *only* thing I might tweek is to add a smidge tumeric or paprika, one or the other, just to color the sauce so it's not such a dull beige. We eat with our eyes...

[@lindsaycomerallen2590]

I will test the "fish" version for my husband! Thank you for all of your wonderful content!

[@earthling_parth]

I love your vegan recipes and will lookout for more. I have gone vegan since January this year and many of my friends are considering going vegan now and I will recommend them to this channel first. Vegan people also may not realize but a ton of Indian recipes (sabzis/sabjis) are completely vegan and super tasty. Just search for any common Indian sabji out there and you will find most of the times it is vegan

[@vibewithade]

I loved that you share your learnings and what you would've done differently! keep up the great content :)

[@MrNioMoon]

I LOVE your raw style!

[@CheapLazyVegan]

aww thanks, Antonio!!!

[@MrNioMoon]

@@CheapLazyVegan No problem, boo!

[@dianamendoza6829]

I like this format, because I often want to skip steps in recipes, since I’m not sure it they even matter. By showing us your mistakes, I see exactly why each step matters, so I’ll probably follow through

[@sensiblecrime7699]

You have helped me adopt a vegan diet. Thank you. In my city Asian markets sell dry tofu, either spiced or plain. When I'm not in the mood to freeze or press my tofu I use dry spiced tofu instead.

[@Omar-pz7zz]

We love you because you're not a professional . Some youtube recipes can be so complicated to follow and use so many inaccessible and expensive ingredients. Stay the same :)

[@CheapLazyVegan]

awww thanks so much!

[@kayla5452]

How is she not a professional? She sells cookbooks and runs a vegan cafe

[@wyldlibrarian3549]

very helpful thanks ! enjoyed Would love to know what brand your frypans are ? Would they work on Induction stove ?

[@dcridgie3576]

thank you for your videos. as a new vegan some videos can get to be to much to process so thank you.

[@paulinefollett3099]

Great ideas Rose. I must try them.

[@CheapLazyVegan]

hope you like them : )

[@captainpit9425]

I would not add flour since the oat milk is a thicker on itself when heated ...and I would cook my tofu first and use the same pan to finish cooking ... But it's a learning process and u did good ps for the first meal...

[@CuteLih]

That's my exact process of cooking at home. Always trying what works and what doesn't XD

[@tryingplantbasedfood]

Thanks for the tip about freezing the tofu! I'm going to try it. I can't believe how fast it soaked up all the marinade in your video!

[@lisamcgee8651]

I like the “REVIEW” format of this video. Keep it up.

[@karendeleon9347]

Have been a fan for while. What brand of cookware do you use? Have not ha e much luck with non-stick types so far.

[@yvettek1585]

Happy vegan cooking thank you

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Great video and how to use tofu. I made 2 Quiches yesterday in a vegan cafe that's run by a local charity in my country and it's not something I have made at home yet but I plan to do so and we used tofu instead of egg's.

[@irinamichele6031]

Rose is the tofu queen!!😋🙌👑

[@AccrualFool]

What kind of frying pan is that you're using? It looks amazing!

[@thelittlefarmersfarm5706]

High Rose... We got sent over here after a Shout for ya by Becky at Becky's Allotment Garden... So glad we found you... Superb channel hun… Subbed Ya and Belled

[@micheleriberdy1252]

Very creative recipes! If I could give you one piece of advice: when making a roux you should toast the flour first in a warm pan until it is a warm brown color and smells nutty (no longer like flour); Then add the fat, and then other liquids and seasonings. Cooking the flour first removes the flour taste and any lumps. Love your channel!

[@LaedeeTyme]

if you are missing battered fried fish "the easy vegan" have a rad video on his channel

[@chrystaldawson261]

Tofu for tomorrow's stir fry is in the freezer...can't wait to try it! Where do you buy your better than bouillon paste? And finally, I used to love poached fish...I think I will try your baking method for the "fish steaks"....thanks for another great video!

[@sarahholson1044]

I get mine at Walmart with the other broths and soups💕

[@GothicaBeauty]

I have left over red lentil & beetroot pasta with sweet & sauce on which i am going to add crispy tofu to for my tea tomorrow.

[@melissabridge5687]

1st recipe is similar to one i make. I make my sauce different though. I use the vegan butter with seasonings to pan sear. Then I use BTB veggie with water and corn starch, fresh lemon juice, garlic, basil. It makes a lemon sauce!

[@laurenla6794]

Love it! To live is to learn aye

[@laurachevrette8060]

Recipes look delicious! Can't wait to try! Where did you get your pans from?

[@MsKarate214]

Love your videos! What kind of pan are you using?

[@Jaydit7]

I always freeze tofu, unless I'm making a "scramble" or pureed "something" For one, I love the texture of tofu once it's been frozen and thawed, and second, my grocery store doesn't sell a lot of tofu and I have to check the "use by" date (which might be only day or two) and freezing is the safest bet. I love your tofu recipes, Rose...and you, too. PS...I love "learn as you cook" videos because, well, we do learn as we cook..oy

[@potterylady44]

Hello...so you freeze without squeezing water out then after it is frozen you thaw it then squeeze the water out? Thanks I am confused 😭😭😭😭.

[@Jaydit7]

@@potterylady44 My tofu usually comes vacuum packed so it's not sitting in water. I just throw the package in the freezer, then thaw the whole thing. Sorry for the confusion.

[@potterylady44]

@@Jaydit7 No No you didn't confuse me. It's just the whole process. But yes thank you! Never seen one vaacum sealed but will look for it. Thanks again!

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

Great video, do you think an air fryer would work, sans oil?...how much tofu do you eat at once, like a block? I will try the freezing hack since the only time I made tofu it was really wet and texture less 🙃

[@MakeItDairyFree]

we love tofu in the air fryer! It gets so crispy!

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

@@MakeItDairyFree really that's awesome!! I'm definitely trying that👍

[@MakeItDairyFree]

@@straightedgeveganbel2453 hope you love it!

[@greshkaledesma7296]

I loved this video!! and I pretty much enjoy the fact that you are so real when it comes to cooking :) will def freeze my tofu from now on!