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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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.

[@u2sandrah]

Simnett Nutrition music? Which music? All was muted by those squishy farty sounds of the marinating part... Bad cousin for the win. Great hair he has. Also, the editing of this vid is on point! The chopping sounds were peeeeerfekt!

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Would LOVE to see what this guy eats in a day. He seems full of energy! LOL! Love this mullet tofu man character

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DEFINITELY more of the bad cousin!!! He's an epic addition to your videos 😎 The music is excellent btw, just tone it down a little bit so it would be more in the background and its perfect :)

[@StephenMarkTurner]

That was Jeff Nippard's brother, I thought. (thinking of TV's Sheldon and his brother) :-)

[@mat_j]

I buy firm tofu, slice it thin, put it on a pan for a second than add soy sauce and stock, garlic. It absorbs all flavors like a sponge. Try it

[@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!

[@Simnettnutrition]

1 shake of garlic/onion powder at a time. Lol.

[@katherineleigh1393]

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. ✨🌿

[@MeGusta912]

was looking for someone to mention what temp to fy it at since i literally have mine sitting in a marinade right now XD thank you!

[@sheridanclaude2133]

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.

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

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Hi Paul, you are way out of your time zone - lol.

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yea! kinda reminds me buff dudes!

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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.

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Word.

[@evelynbaron2004]

exactly!

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Hahaha

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As soon as he slapped the tofu he had me 😂 ❤🎉

[@sarahdee374]

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! 🙏

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Preferably NON-GMO tofu!

[@karenogo3553]

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

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I've wanted to try natto ever since I saw it on Ryoya's channel!

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I love tofu but never tried natto have not heard of it

[@KMCLA]

tempeh is the best soy product in my opinion

[@shoegal]

I've had natto. Omg the smell is terrible but I suck it up because it is good for me.

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@@KMCLA ohhh yeah, I'm 100% team tempeh

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

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He needs a name

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@@alexandrodl1371 He reminded me of Billy from the series Stranger Things.

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YES! YES! YES!

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Billy the soy boy

[@vegansteph40]

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.

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thawes!

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[@Vegan_4The_Animals]

😂🤣

[@AlbuquerqueBandit]

If he was a girl I'd propose

[@ellefant4600]

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.

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

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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❤️🌱

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I just wanted to say thank you so much for these tofu recipes! You're making going vegan so much easier for me. :)

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I'm from India so good man 👌 love love this ❤️ I'm vegan 💪 so happy

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Hello buddy

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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 🤦🏽‍♀️

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Somehow, adding a wild Derek only made this more wholesome?

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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

[@Simnettnutrition]

Enjoy! its such a versatile food.

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Ditto About to be 4 years in March. These look great.

[@justinmanning]

Thank you, Derek. 00:21 - Alter ego Serek Dimnett 04:32 - Half the viewers just died (team Cilantro for the win)

[@watchit101]

I was laughing because I squeeze the tofu just like you were doing in the video and I always say I’m going to get a “real” tofu press and I never do. It works so why get one. Thanks for the continued great simple recipes and content. ❤️

[@sarahandgeorge]

I tried out the Sweet & Salty Sesame Tofu in the oven today. Deeeeelicious!!

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Freezing tofu is blowing my mind! Oh btw - freezing cauliflower = soft cauliflower for cauliflower bbq bites :)

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I loveeeee tofu I start eating it when I was like 3 and refused meat. I cant imagine my life without it!

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I LOVE your videos. So easy to refer back to with the Recipes and timestamp chapters. Thanks from a beginner vegan :)

[@connlaffan6232]

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

[@maylto8407]

I love frozen tofu! It’s also helpful to have something to pull out of the freezer on days when I’m lazy but the texture is amazing for everything from hot pot, soups and quick stir fry’s. I’m not vegan, just love tofu. And for non-vegans, I also mix silken or soft tofu into ground chicken to make meat patties that are tender and delicious.

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The ending was as GOLDEN as the glorious locks contained within it!!!

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

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As a tofu novice, I’m excited to try some of these recipes! And your new friend there is hilarious, please put him in more videos, He looks like trouble 😆

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Your wild cousin definitely needs to feature more often on your channel!

[@ladyfae4797]

My favorite tofu is using your tahini and maple syrup recipe then adding whatever else sounds good i.e. mustard, garlic, rice vinegar ect. Thanks Derek 😊

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Awesome recipes! I love your vibe!

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Awesome video!!! Love the recipes! Will be on the list this week!!

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Thank you for the ground technique and spices. Seriously love your shirt!

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Happy to watch anything you do, Derek. Thanks for all you do.

[@MattyJTri]

Classic chopping time lapse, love it 😻

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

[@geno5169]

Me too? I just started my new of veg? I bought tofu and I was ax eating it plain. So far.

[@geno5169]

I’ll be nervous going out to restaurants and this Easter will be first holiday, what can I eat??

[@blackrosenuk]

Nice haircut! Freezing tofu is so good! It's becoming more popular, and I'm glad people like you are out here getting the word out :) Now, where is Crystal's wild cousin??

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Loved all three, I will definitely try them all, thank you so much for sharing

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„I don’t really think that far ahead a lot of the time...“ Same here 🙃😅 Two-Bowl-Method 💪

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Yes, I love your full-day-of-eating videos! Thanks!!! Love your videos!

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This was so incredibly helpful!

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Thanks for the recipes and ideas

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Love, love, love the two Bowl technique! Mind blown! Thanks for sharing!

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Looks amazing Can’t wait to try it all😊

[@pinkglow7]

This is great. Thank you for everyone one of your yummy recipes. 💜🥙

[@traceycosta9196]

Keen to try these recipes, they all look great, thankyou 💕

[@dianecsendes6800]

thanks Derek, appreciate all your recipes

[@Connectingthedots.]

Your energy is unreal. I love your videos and channel 🙌🏼

[@hughesyboy]

These look amazing, Derek - can't wait to try them! It's always great to see you in the kitchen, and Joe is hilarious 🤣

[@andrewmercer2078]

Thank you so much, gonna try all three versions. Cheers.

[@JazleenCreates]

Thank you for all the recepies

[@crystalh1402]

Fun and informative! This is why you rock Derrick!

[@edelob]

Definitely inspired now to buy tofu more. Also hilarious montage at the end!! Great video

[@shunekaolayvar255]

I can’t wait to try these recipes! I’ve been looking for some new ideas. Thanks Derek & Crystals giggles in the background 😊

[@mireillek7757]

love the bowl technic 👍

[@Jan-nu6zc]

Cant wait to try it out tomorrow!

[@DownSyndromeReading]

Derek, You outdid yourself with humor this time. Loved it!!

[@suepatrick4214]

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🙂

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Great recipes, thanks for sharing!

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Love watching your channel for recipes. I'm new to a whole food plant base diet for health reasons. Its really helpful.

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Really helpful video! 👍

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I always enjoy your video so much!

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Dude I am so glad you showed this first one- I havent even gotten to the other ones yet but I am definitely gonna use this with my nachos (and your honemade Queso Dip recipe!)

[@sacid1]

omg! the second one really is SO good. Finishing my dish just right now! LOVE it

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Love the music, loving your wild cousin ,so funny! and love the recipes going to try them all.

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Love your channel! Can't wait to try the sweet and salty tofu!

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Looks so delicious... I'm new to Tofu but I will def try these recipes 👍🏽

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The outro was amazing ! Love that new guy on the channel !

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Yum, thanks can't wait to try these

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Excellent video, as usual 👍

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Good ideas!

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Love the plant!

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What perfect timing--we were just going to make tofu for lunch! Wonderful video like always!

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You are so absolutely incredible! I love your energy and video/information presentation. You've really helped me transition to a healthier, more lively daily diet!

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I will try your recipe. Thanks!

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The second recipe is amazing!!!! It’s my first time cooking tofu. Thank you 😊

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Bang on! 👍 tried the sweet and salty😊

[@vjc25]

I made the sweet & salty sesame tofu last night and it was amazing! 😍 Thank you for these recipes!

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Looks great yummy

[@hellosharon]

The sweet and salty tofu looks amazing!

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All these look soo good

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I never thought to freeze tofu!! Great options! 👏

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I like the quick marinate technique!! 👍🏽

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They are so so good . thank you so much .

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I love the music in the background! Not distracting at all.

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Thank you 🙏 It's so cool and healthy 💚

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Wonderful suggestions of which I am going to try

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Thank you Derek, as usual you have inspired me to create some of my own masterpieces!

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Love your videos ...solid nutrition info, ease of cooking, no oil, and that smile! Am going to share this with the chef ... I want non-oil tofu with taste! Thanks.

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This is awesome! I love tofu. I'll try these recipes 😀

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Forking Loved it. You are an EPIC force for this movement.

[@CarolynGamble]

Looks Delicious! I am going to try it. I like that pressing with the bowl to speed up the flavor infusion.

[@laurivanoosterom]

Hahaha Derek, love it! Watching this was a great way to spent my lunchbreak.

[@kathystoner5239]

Looks so delicious! I never thought of the crumble in a burrito- great idea! That sesame tofu looked amazing!!! I usially just cook up tofu with maple syrup and tamari sauce.