Why I'm only bringing Tofu for the Holidays this year

[@ivana_16a51]

I recently became vegan and I didn't know what to do for Christmas, thank you you gain a new subscriber from Mexico 🎄

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!! enjoy!!!!

[@randomoneforstuff3696]

I agree, these fake meat recipes are amazing! You should also see Dora's Table for veganized traditional Mexican dishes!

[@ravenclawrenee]

​@@randomoneforstuff3696her recipe for sopa de fideo is amazingggggg

[@ivana_16a51]

@@randomoneforstuff3696 right they're incredible, oh thanks. I will

[@Simte]

Cocina Vegan Facil en KZbin tiene platillos deliciosos de tu país.

[@bazza5699]

i love the way you are open to monicas advice, you take her views on board, good or bad without being precious about what you've created.. you have so much respect and love for each other it comes across in every video..

[@iamsoycatty]

Instead of vegetable broth in the stuffing, I use unfiltered apple juice or 1/2 apple juice and 1/2 vegetable broth. The bit of sweetness is terrific.

[@Akyaer]

I really appreciate the discussion about how to improve the dish at the end. It's rare to find a cooking video with such a lucid discussion about the tools of the trade.

[@LilyDream35]

This is awesome!! It's a much cheaper version of the vegan roast we purchase from All Vegetarian company. As much as we love that one, it's definitely pricey. Loving this homemade alternative!

[@speedymarie3594]

My god. I wish you guys were my neighbors. Taste testing and nice people 😊. Almost forgot - I use mushroom powder in everything these days, so maybe that might bump up the flavor? My non vegan family went crazy for the stuffing last year, and that mushroom powder I think tipped them over the edge lol.

[@伏見猿比古-k8c]

Don't forget the nootch.

[@MyFlipperLikesIce]

Same, mushroom powder has become one of my most used pantry items over the last couple of years!

[@benmorris7276]

Secret for getting rid of some of the grassy taste from tofu rinse it 3 times with hot water and the boil it in salted water for 30min-1hr water needs to be as salty as the ocean so it seasons the tofu through out. And the great thing is the pores of the tofu open up abit to allow it to take on marinades and sauces better

[@copacopa1013]

Adding Liquid Smoke to the “Turkey” would be great too😃

[@kiwifeijoa]

Looks delicious, and quite achievable. The outer crust looks very good. For serving I can imagine putting little bite-size pies filled with your same tofu and stuffing around your main 'roasty'. You always come up with these fascinating ideas, and so much fun to see what Monica thinks of it.

[@chyannemattern5359]

Thank you! I am making this for thanksgiving! I am adding rice paper to the top of mine to add crunch.

[@theresamnsota3925]

The secret ingredients in my family’s stuffing is a box of the Uncle Ben’s long/wild rice blend and a pound of pork sausage. If I read the box correctly, the rice mix is vegan and then I will use a chub of the Impossible sausage. This will be my first attempt of making the stuffing plant based.

[@hollystop]

I’m using impossible sausage to make sausage rolls ❤ last year I’m pretty sure people like it :)

[@ricoshey331]

I love when his wife is on the video. She is so amazing and love her feedback. Love both of you.

[@c-historia]

that's awesome 👏 many applause and greetings from Italy

[@trizhaay]

I made this! Super tasty but mine came out very soft. (I only added a tablespoon spoon extra VWG-I'll add more with a little poultry seasoning in the dressing.)

[@Mysterioussince1985]

This looks amazing! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@SauceStache]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@amberlyons6213]

1:28 What are China seeds!!! Did you mean Chia seeds?

[@Clara_Elena]

I like the tweaks at the end telling how to improve the flavor for the recipe, it kinda also tells how it tastes and gives me ideas on how to tweak it for myself.

[@lp7931]

I love this! I love tofu and think this is a great holiday option. I can't wait to try it.

[@tamcon72]

I like the way you did this. The 86 Eats recipe so many of us use is similar but has a higher ratio of vital wheat gluten than yours has, which makes a firmer "meat" (although it's still mostly tofu). Maybe have a look at that recipe to trouble shoot improvements? I approve of your stuffing recipes, also; so many people make it too dry and with weird things in it! Thanks for posting : )

[@suzied.8301]

I am going to try this .... THANK YOU ..... BTW you BOTH look GREAT

[@shorane7644]

This looks SO easy and incredible! I don't care for stuffing but I am sure I could find an alternative filling so long as it is not too wet. Thank you for this! Also, I have been MIA for a while so I haven't seen your videos in a bit but you look great!

[@oneanotherrunner9390]

I was thinking about doing some kind of vegan dish for Thanksgiving and this looks very good. And yes, it has to have a gravy, especially on Thanksgiving at our house. Thanks for posting, you do excellent work! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@winterwildflowers8439]

This looks AMAZING! We LOVE tofu this looks amazing!!!, I usually just make a ton of vegan sides but I think I might just make this for my family this year!!

[@Iusedtosing]

Hi! I’m a vegan who avoids palm oil and everyone else should too! Haha.. but that aside. I’m having trouble finding good butter replacements.. and as a pastry chef, that’s my new goal in life. If you ever get around to it, I’d love some advice on that.

[@sandrab7508]

Do you have a written recipe for this, it sounds delicious.

[@fran-bm6zp]

Looks great. If i make this, ill add more flavour to the tofu meat by adding lots of nooch, italian/herb seasoning, garlic and onion powder, soy sauce/miso, maybe even crushed up toasted walnuts around it for the crust as well

[@okaycola2]

Yum

[@okaycola2]

What is nooch?

[@Kumamana]

I will test it on christmas. It Looks very nice and yummi!

[@sweetcake405]

wow, this looks really good, how about using some rice paper for the top, you could use the glaze under it and over it? stuffing looks spot on, thank you

[@beanburrito8903]

It doesn't have to taste like turkey 🦃🦃 it just has to taste good 👍👍👍

[@spincube5734]

Gardein makes a good stuffed vegan turkey loaf. I had it for the first time this past holiday didn't miss the traditional bird at all.

[@sunnyshealthcoaching]

AWESOME! And easy, thank you! 🎉

[@VRDCNC]

I made this for christmas and it turned out great! Thanks for the vid! It was way smaller though, because we couldn't get a hold of more saitan, so the stuffing also went into most of the Knödel (potato dumplings). Very tasty! 🤌

[@BeesAndSunshine]

A lot of the flavor associated with turkey and Thanksgiving is herbs, probably what the flavor was lacking rather than straight umami or saltiness.

[@margarett_b]

I have made a seitan + tofu roast once but it just always seems like too much fuss :D I might try again this year with something new though as it is a great centerpiece for the holidays, we'll see - your test recipe made me realize it actually isn't that hard :D

[@trizhaay]

Fantastic! I may make the dressing with a bit of vegan sausage! Thank you for this idea

[@MerleONeal]

OMG I NEEEEEED

[@dianeladico1769]

Looks good. Monday Morning Quarterback thoughts: Add BTB not chicken base to tofu and possibly poultry seasoning. Thyme in any case, it just says 'poultry' to me. Increase the ratio of stuffing to tofu and roll once (minimal overlap) so it's centered. Yes, I am *that* person. I'm using seasoned stuffing cubes because I'm also lazy. Lastly, stuffing needs Granny Smith apples, don'tcha know? Props to your in-laws. If I brought that to my very old-school in-laws for Thanksgiving, it would have been the stuff of legend for years to come. Thanks for posting. Our meal is planned but I will definitely have this another time.

[@marlies7444]

With BTB do you mean Better than bouillon? If yes, that stuff is so good. I also have the no beef that I add to certain dishes. But the no chicken is my favorite. I also agree with you on the centering of the stuffing. I have to have symmetry.

[@dianeladico1769]

@@marlies7444 Yes, my apologies. I'm a lazy typist, too. Agreed, the chicken is my favorite.

[@RavenRose91]

I recently just bought me a tofurky holiday roast & I absolutely love that because I’m single & have no friends or family so my holidays are literally just me, myself, and I but I would absolutely love to try making this if/when I can actually have multiple people over for the holidays (*in shrek voice*: like that’ll ever happen!)

[@gohawks3571]

Awww, I hope you get some good people in your life✌️ No hurry though; meet & develop those quality relationships. I know the feeling. Hugs, internet stranger! I hope you have the happiest of holidays 😊✌️

[@hollystop]

Years ago the box also came with a brownie IT WAS SOO GOOD 😭😭😭 I miss it every thanksgiving

[@RavenRose91]

@@hollystop actually, that’s the one I bought! I also spent 5 hours online looking for instructions because I guess the instructions fell out of the box 😅 but yeah I got the “holiday feast” box that came with the roast, gravy packet, & a brownie.

[@RavenRose91]

@@gohawks3571 thank you so much for this! It’s probably going to take me a few years just to get past my social anxiety of living where I do currently (it’s not necessarily a safe place for me personally 🏳️‍⚧️) but hopefully I’ll be able to save up to get to a better place & then I’ll feel more comfortable letting my guard down a bit…

[@lindapb6529]

Just make it! It’ll be fun, no? 😊 plus, freeze it for leftovers like everyone else does. You can make all kinds if things with it !

[@wonderfaller]

I wish I could find a binder to replace GLUTEN, 'cause I'm coeliac. Still, it's a great recipe, Mark!

[@gohawks3571]

I'm so sorry ☹️ Tagging along in here cause a friend discovered she has that, so if there are good suggestions, I wanna hear! Well, read😁 Was looking up gluten free flour, and I remember tapioca and rice flours in it.

[@伏見猿比古-k8c]

Well extra firm pressed tofu(it's the one that comes in a clear plastic wrapper with very little water in it) has a similar texture to Turkey, so you can marinade it in the same seasoning and use it as a substitute for this recipe.(though you may need one of those food injectors to inject the liquid seasoning into the tofu because extra firm pressed tofu is very dense)

[@anklebitr79]

Maybe try the super firm tofu next time.. you could even use some of the glaze ingredients as a seasoning for the tofurky portion. Otherwise this sounds and looks great, nice work!

[@okaycola2]

Brilliant

[@micheleparadis2808]

wow, my favorite kind of recipe: mouth watering, simple, ingenious. Miam (you might be interested to know that the French word for 'yum' is 'miam')

[@SauceStache]

Wow thank you so much!!!!!

[@GoPieman]

On using milled flax seed for egg replacement, if anyone knows Ann Reardon in a recent video she showed milled flax seeds produce cyanide when digested. Some guidance was the EU recommends no more than one tablespoon a day, and the absolute safest limit is to stay clear of 70g per dose for a 60kg person.

[@lindapb6529]

Oh, dear, that is bad news 😞 I love flax seeds

[@jader4357]

Ann Reardon is not a dietician or a doctor. The studies she looked at had people eating a ton of flax (70g is about half a cup, which an obscene amount). Even then, they had no side effects. Consuming flax is safe.

[@GoPieman]

@@jader4357 I didn't say not to consume flax seeds, half a cup is an unusual amount sure but worth knowing about, enough that people who experiment with food would be better off knowing. I cited what she cited as examples of safe guidelines, she's not a dietician but does decent research.

[@jader4357]

@@GoPieman My objection is mostly that Ann and you imply that flax is unsafe, for example at the end of Ann's video she warns people against giving large amounts to children. I guess I just feel like the main takeaway should be that flax is safe in moderate quantities (up to a half cup per day), not that you should beware of giving it to children. Just wanted to reassure the person who replied to your original comment that flax is safe.

[@GoPieman]

@@jader4357 I wasn't thinking about children, but people who might be tempted to experiment with unusual amounts e.g. using it as a part-flour + binder in one. So we might differ on what the "main takeaway" should be but that sounds like a very boring argument for something we do not essentially disagree on! You are right that I could have reassured the commenter they can still eat flax seeds (I certainly still do!) and that the safety concern is only for _milled_ flax seeds.

[@pac1811]

Looks good! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@maddieadams75]

Yummy very nice recipe. ❤

[@ravenclawrenee]

So, FL falls on the stuffing side of the stuffing vs dressing debate? This is so clever! Looks tasty 😊

[@SauceStache]

hahah so im not sure where Florida lands on this debate! Im from Ohio originally and we call it stuffing haha

[@ravenclawrenee]

@@SauceStache well that makes sense. Mostly in the south we do dressing (like a cornbread base), though I don't know if that part of FL is really considered the south anymore 😅

[@SophiaPetrillosBuddy]

I live in FL and we eat dressing, but my city is basically Florabama, so not representative of the whole state lol

[@dianeladico1769]

@@SauceStache Stuffing is in the bird (tofu), dressing is on the side unless you are from Ohio like I am and then it's all stuffing.

[@ryanm1254]

Looks great! I hope you let us know if you find any improvements when you make it again for the holidays. I'd be intersted to know if adding some more vwg gets you the firmer texture you're looking for. Since it's intended to be served hot, maybe a little methylcellulose might help.

[@ushere5791]

love uts online--been using them for years!! i'd replace the bread with gluten free white bread and the vital wheat gluten with chickpea flour, but, other than the gluten, it looks great.

[@gayegerard]

Love you guys!!! Another great video!!! Happy thanksgiving :)

[@Legacy_125]

Hey, that’s it right there and the price is right. I’m trying this.

[@Simte]

Definitely trying it out!

[@emartin851]

Looks great! I have to try this sometime. 😋

[@Dr.RCJr.]

You should use the tofu roast concept and make some type of vegan beef Wellington using Impossible or the pea protein meat. This concept has alot of potential? High protein dumplings / bao ???

[@honeypie2555]

Great idea! I like your stuffing recipe too. I bought a tofu ham this year. I've never tried one before.

[@nommh]

Looks so yummy! Please treat us to the final recipe too!

[@JTMusicbox]

This looks a million times better than a store bought tofurkey!

[@MTDixonSr]

Sir Sauce Stache, you look great brother. I started my own program of Intermittent Fasting (OMAD). I have already lost 11 pounds. You inspired me to start this. And…your vegan meat recipes are always the best. 💚🌱✌🏻

[@italianprincess5046]

def gonna make this!!! TY

[@mccauleyconor]

Have you tried the 86eats turkey recipe? This is heading in that direction! I've used it a few holidays in a row now!

[@SauceStache]

I have not but she is an amazing recipe creator and have tried other recipes of hers so im 100% certain it's most likely amazing!!! I need to check it out though if its similar to this

[@naturelover7]

I’m thinking of using psyllium instead of gluten flour. It’s just vegan me so with others so 1 tofu cake. Looks good!

[@meman6964]

Did the psyllium sub work? I'm gluten free, psyllium adds textire but glutes lets things get elastic. I'd love to know your results

[@gohawks3571]

That looks so yummy! You could probably gain people just with this, since turkey often is dry😉

[@ebtsoby]

great idea!! I wanna try this

[@Allswellthatend5well]

I am not a vegan, but I love all your food geek ingredients you always just bust out.

[@anthonymcnab9784]

Do you have a cookbook? I want to do this for Christmas 🎄

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!! I do "Making Vegan Meat" is available almost anywhere books are sold! Amazon currently has the best price! This recipe is a new recipe of mine and not in the book though!

[@DiaboloMaster95]

Thank you, I love tofu too!!

[@Shirmagedrusclau]

I made this. the first thing is two blocks of tofu and all that wheat gluten and then the cornstarch it it made this humongous role. I saw another recipe someone making a tofurky roll and they used white beans and one brick of tofu. Yours definitely needed more seasoning in the tofu. I added even more than what you recommended and I put onion powder garlic powder but it still was lacking flavor. Probably going to try the other recipe.

[@Hyper-Linkman]

I wonder if the texture of the -tofu- turkey* could be improved by using soy curls instead? Could either powderize/blitz the soy curls while dry and rehydrate, or hydrate (maybe cook) and run them through the food processor until they're at a desired texture. Tofu and soy curls are obviously made of the same stuff, but soy curls would allow for more flexibility in the texture!

[@lindapb6529]

Yes, I’ve done this, it works great, any TVP will work, there are really tasty pea ones. And for those avoiding soy, there others as well.

[@andrewwashere82]

Almost cuts like turkey, pretty cool. 👍

[@synthia6428]

Was debating vetween this or lentil loaf.you have changed my mind!

[@debbieguthrie2307]

Woohoo...Dave's killer bread. Yum

[@debbieguthrie2307]

And add some shredded soycurls to your loaf. The leader of our plant based group did. Scrumptious

[@gustavogomez3286]

looks good!

[@sbrbrad]

Would you recommend making a rice paper skin? Would you just add it before the second day bake?

[@HerbandSpore]

Do you think oat flour would work instead of wheat gluten?

[@ashmariewriter2133]

Would you recommend using a whole cup of vital wheat gluten instead of the 2/3 cup? Also I would love measurements for the stuffing, I'm not great at eyeballing it. Thank you!!

[@laurawoodard9233]

Im gluten intolerant. What do you think about chickpea flour as a sub for the vital wheat gluten?

[@dianeladico1769]

I've not tried it but that sounds reasonable considering how well chickpea pancakes hold together. I'm not a fan of wheat gluten's sponginess so I'll probably try chickpea flour. It's used for a soy-free tofu so it may work. Great suggestion, thank you.

[@BladeReader]

Is there a difference between the "vegan butter" you use , and margarine ? Taste, cooking, baking , toast ? Regards

[@amberlyons6213]

1:28 What are China seeds!!! Did you mean Chia seeds?

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

Me too! Creamy veggie tofu casserole

[@SauceStache]

NICE!!!

[@doris3594]

This looks easier than the seitan roast as it doesn’t have to be steamed and then baked? as we don’t like the stuffing inside the roast..how about just cook them separately. Really like this video! Is the temperature Celsius or Fahrenheit?

[@ruthhorndasch5244]

Looks delicious ‼️I’m going to try this in muffin tins🤷‍♀️I’m the only vegan at my house😊

[@Waaltizzlr]

MY MAAAAAN!!!

[@SauceStache]

MY MAAAAAAAAN!!!

[@andrewwashere82]

Just wondering how sweet the glaze is? I'm not a big fan of sweet and savory. Maybe there's a less sweet alternative to maple syrup? 🤔

[@Sparkel1000]

what can i do to make this gluten free? :(

[@canyounot4814]

You could try replacing the vwg with pea protein or some other plant protein … not sure if it would work but it could be worth a shot

[@AndSoGoes]

Made this for thanksgiving yesterday. It was a hit, but I found for me at least the tofu inside the skin seemed still too, tofu-y? It was quite a bit squishy and somewhat pale of flavor. I'm curious, what things could I be adjusting to get that tofu feeling a bit more threaded and less squishy and more flavorful? Is it just a matter of adding more gluten flour to increase the texture and more of the spices for flavor? Should I be cooking it longer?

[@okaycola2]

Must be completely dry before seasoning imho

[@AndSoGoes]

@@okaycola2 Can you explain a bit more what you mean? Are you saying let the tofu dry out before putting it in the mixer?

[@berriaskmelater8096]

what if you wrapped it in yuba skins and then cooked it. you could probably shallow fry it after to create a crispy skin while heating it up before service.

[@Projectmayhem82]

If someone brought that to my Christmas party I would be like "Cool your brought food", and put it in my dog's bowl.A real Chef brings me this what an insult 😂😂😂J/k I like all kind of foods.

[@robinpetersson3081]

My daughter and I were diagnosed with celiac disease, and this will be our second Thanksgiving dinner that we won't be able to enjoy a holiday roast. The rest is easily veganize and made gluten free. Can you concoct a gluten free roast too, pretty please? All recipes online are variations on lentil loaves, which does not cut it.

[@伏見猿比古-k8c]

Well it won't be the same as his recipe you can sub out his mixture with extra firm pressed tofu(the one in the clear packaging with very little water in it) and use a food injector to add a broth made of mushroom seasoning, nutritional yeast, garlic, powder, onion powder and water to the tofu. Or whatever it is you want to use for flavoring and you will have to put aluminum over it to keep the moisture in.

[@robinpetersson3081]

@@伏見猿比古-k8c we eat tofu every other day. Not going to be very special, lol 😂

[@peterbrown9036]

WOW ❤

[@InHousePromedia]

Can you freeze this for later?

[@susanfabrican2244]

I’d put more stuffing!

[@Cherifica]

What temp do you set the oven to when you cook it the second time?

[@meeee5500]

do you have this recipe posted anywhere? i can’t find it on the website and am probably just missing it

[@manuscriptsdontburn]

Have you ever tried homemade tofu from chickpeas or lentils? I saw a couple of recipes online and I'd love to know what you think about it.

[@SauceStache]

YES!! Marys Test kitchen has some great recipes that I strongly recommend!

[@amberlyons6213]

1:28 What are China seeds!!! Did you mean Chia seeds?

[@debramartell8531]

Looks awesome, how about some coconut aminos in the tofu and some home made cranberry sauce on the side ✨✨✨

[@alx4animalss]

delicious, nutricious and cruelty free, vegan food is

[@SauceStache]

So good!

[@alx4animalss]

@@SauceStache are u vegan btw?

[@Alina-ws6ob]

Looks great. Glad you didn't make it look like a turkey. 🦃😊

[@pinkiepinkster8395]

I used gluten free bread and JUSTegg

[@SauceStache]

Boom, I bet it was good!

[@suicune2001]

My store doesn't sell Tofurkey so I should try this!

[@伏見猿比古-k8c]

Looks easier to make then most vegan Turkeys, ooh maybe you can wrap rice paper around in on the second round of baking to act as a "skin".

[@artsygirlmarilyn6296]

Poultry seasoning in the tofu. Thanks ❤

[@1986mumbles]

I'm going to try nuts.

[@Shirmagedrusclau]

I priced out the holiday tofuti roast at the supermarket. It was on sale for $15.99. I remember pre-pandemic it was $10.99. I think I'm going to make mine more traditional with store-bought stuffing mix pepperidge farm. I'm not going to use all that butter or butter at all I can't cholesterol issues. This recipe trump's All of the other ideas for a holiday roast being easy and tasty. I will be making this. I like at the end Monica gives her review but she needs to be mindful of using the word LIKE every other word. It drives me crazy.