Tofu Recipes I'm Currently Obsessed With

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  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2024
  • Today I'm showing you four amazing ways to cook tofu! Check out the recipes below if you want to give any of these meals a try. 🥰
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    0:00 Intro
    0:10 Gochujang Tofu
    3:00 Tofu w/ Vegan Yolk Sauce
    6:02 Buffalo Tofu
    8:48 The Best Pans for Cooking Tofu
    9:47 Tofu Lettuce Wraps
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  • @Kpop_Metalhead
    @Kpop_Metalhead Рік тому +203

    Ty I'm definitely going to try the two fried ones. My sister-in-law is the only vegetarian in the family and she always gets the short end of the stick at dinners so I'm going to try to make these and bring them to the next family gathering.

  • @kellyltyler
    @kellyltyler Рік тому +168

    The last several videos have been so wonderfully cozy yet approachable. I’m loving this style with the voiceovers and the simple, healthy, inexpensive approach. It’s been inspiring me! ❤

  • @jjbutterbeans1515
    @jjbutterbeans1515 Рік тому +79

    I've been vegan for over five years and have just started eating tofu in the past year. I found a recipe for breaded tofu nuggets and loved it. I'm excited to try more recipes with tofu. So thank you for this video!💕

  • @kimberlywalls9869
    @kimberlywalls9869 Рік тому +64

    Tofu is so versatile! You can make it taste like meat, cheese, eggs or use it in desserts! Thank you for these delicious recipes Sarah!

  • @childishgampino
    @childishgampino Рік тому +19

    This video seems extra sassy and it's incredible. Sauce Stache has a good tofu Philly cheese steak recipe that we've been making lots of, but I've been looking for more "simple" recipes like these that don't take all day. Great vid!

  • @hannah-lk3oc
    @hannah-lk3oc Рік тому +19

    If you’d like to up the nutritional value of the egg sauce, I’ve been adding a bit of finely ground pumpkin seed. It keeps a similar eggy flavor without me even really needing the black salt. It’s pretty good!

  • @madelineappel7517
    @madelineappel7517 Рік тому +29

    All of these look fabulous. I sometimes miss a runny egg on toast so I'm excited to try the pan fried tofu with "egg yolk" sauce and the lettuce wraps look like an awesome lunch idea!

  • @YGYRWYFTDD
    @YGYRWYFTDD Рік тому +303

    I'm not even vegan but the egg substitute is really helping out while these egg prices are out of control right now 😭

    • @DubyaDean
      @DubyaDean Рік тому +36

      You don't need no eggs, not never ever again! 🙂

    • @SuperPogacsa
      @SuperPogacsa Рік тому +16

      Same with meat. I'm not a heavy meat eater, but my waller is still suffering. Good thing my kids eat everything, lol.

    • @scrane5500
      @scrane5500 Рік тому +6

      I have a family history of Cancer so need to avoid eggs and finding substitutes that aren't ridiculously expensive is tricky.

    • @JayJay-ue3xy
      @JayJay-ue3xy Рік тому

      @@scrane5500 how sad that you think eggs cause cancer when its loaded with omega 3 and other cancer fighting nutrients

    • @marianna7702
      @marianna7702 Рік тому +9

      Eggxactly.

  • @rachael2916
    @rachael2916 Рік тому +29

    Happy to see a new video! We’ve had to cut costs recently due to a life change out of our control. Your videos have given us a way to cook good food and save money while doing so. 😊
    We’ve been making a ton of your recipes. Actually am eating the garlic noodle soup one right now!
    Thanks for posting these videos, we’ve loved everything that we’ve made so far. :) can’t wait to try all of these ways of cooking tofu in the vid.

  • @bf9436
    @bf9436 6 місяців тому +5

    I purchased a Caraway pan using your link. I LOVE IT! I love that it contains NO forever toxins or any other toxins. So now I have a non-stick pan that will not put toxins in my food.

  • @donnybgood2071
    @donnybgood2071 Рік тому +42

    I can’t believe how far along we’ve come with reinventing tofu recipes, it’s quite amazing❤.
    I appreciate you aLL and this channel for giving such great insight❣️
    Have a lovely day aLL🙏
    Time to go eat.

  • @TheCrBrox
    @TheCrBrox Рік тому +10

    It's so hot in Australia and the tofu lettuce cups seem like the perfect summer dinner! Thank you for the ideas, can't wait to try them

  • @rachelam18
    @rachelam18 Рік тому +51

    I always put ginger in the freezer now after you mentioned it in a previous video. It’s probably the best hack ever 😂
    It’s so much easier to grate and I used to hate the stringy, fibre pieces in my food when I used to grate it before but you don’t get that when it’s frozen 🤢

    • @patrankin7653
      @patrankin7653 Рік тому +1

      "When did people start using an idea as a hack??"

    • @oleanderhawthorne510
      @oleanderhawthorne510 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@patrankin7653 language is constantly changing. 🤷

    • @tosca...
      @tosca... 4 місяці тому

      ​@@patrankin7653 Oh my lord! I think this every time I hear or read this word. I've come to despise it!

  • @Gerdoch
    @Gerdoch Рік тому +16

    This is giving me inspiration to use more tofu instead of more expensive proteins like Impossible or Beyond Meat. Thank you!

  • @kristeniszler
    @kristeniszler Рік тому +10

    Love how simple these recipes are!! Also, the tiny block of tofu is so cute, I have never seen it sold like that before!

  • @christophercarter9036
    @christophercarter9036 Рік тому +11

    I am in no way a vegan or a vegetarian, but I am a huge fan of doing meatless meals a couple of times a week. I enjoy tofu a great deal, but I only have like 2 recipes. Thank you so much for the tofu inspo!

    • @poinsettia12
      @poinsettia12 5 місяців тому

      Go and check Fitgreenmind channel to get more tofu recipes which are delicious:)

  • @inagadda1976
    @inagadda1976 Рік тому +184

    “Silence, insolent mortal.” That was just the best part of my day. XO Davita

    • @Hjoranna
      @Hjoranna Рік тому +1

      LOL, I wanted to say the same thing but you beat me to it!

    • @FocusedFighter777
      @FocusedFighter777 Рік тому +3

      Yeah, nice.
      Also, I could listen to her voice for hours, so well spoken and soothing.
      Wish mine sounded like that.

  • @lauratempestini5719
    @lauratempestini5719 7 місяців тому +1

    I really appreciate your natural and peaceful delivery!!

  • @annaquint9412
    @annaquint9412 Рік тому +12

    Before going vegan the only animal product I kept hanging on to was eggs. I would eat a fried egg with runny yolk every morning.
    I've been missing it quite a lot so the second recipe sounds great and I will definitely try it out!

    • @msjazz73always
      @msjazz73always 7 місяців тому

      That will be hard for me too because 1. They provide the vitamin b 12 vegan eating is lacking and 2 I love my chickens and feed them well so their eggs are bar none to store bought

  • @kindan97
    @kindan97 Рік тому

    I'm loving seeing all these vegan things. I've recently started having health problems that have caused me to cut all red meats and I've never been a pork person. I do still eat non vegan/vegetarian foods. But seeing all these ways to prep what has now become normal for me is so helpful.

  • @NikkiLove9022
    @NikkiLove9022 Рік тому +7

    As always, I need to try ALL of these. The tofu with the 'yolk' sauce reminded me a bit of hollandaise! Definitely want to make that just to eat with everything. xp

  • @Lea.Mariel
    @Lea.Mariel Рік тому +1

    the way you cut the tofu at 3:30 is so satisfying

  • @nataliem6071
    @nataliem6071 Рік тому

    Looks amazing! Love the use of lots of garlic and onion powder.

  • @sweatedtrash1743
    @sweatedtrash1743 Рік тому +9

    i had to clock out and try the buffalo tofu bites. OMG. I tried making a healthier ranch with them (parsley, a bit of yogurt, hummus, lemon juice, white pepper). So good.

  • @TheDarrenH30
    @TheDarrenH30 Місяць тому

    I tried your Korean tofu and you are clearly the Queen of Tofu! I’ve tried several of your recipes now and you always nail it. I can’t believe the texture and crunch I got from this. That’s something that always eludes me when making tofu. Outstanding! Thank you.

  • @elishasummers9517
    @elishasummers9517 Рік тому +1

    The lettuce wraps look so scrumptious.

  • @raajks2489
    @raajks2489 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for the cool recipes! ❤ have been lacking inspiration and I’m going to try all of those. Also, the tofu slices you made in vegan yolk sauce recipe can be used instead of chips in chilaquiles for a high protein breakfast. That would be so yum!!

  • @nats5509
    @nats5509 Рік тому +9

    🙌🏻 thank you for all these great recipes over the years, Sarah!

  • @edyann
    @edyann Рік тому +38

    I love tofu. Can't wait to try your recipes. Thanks!

    • @SarahsVeganKitchen
      @SarahsVeganKitchen  Рік тому +5

      1st comment award 🥇🙂

    • @edyann
      @edyann Рік тому +4

      @@SarahsVeganKitchen Aww.. that's so cute. Thanks, Sarah! ☺🌹

    • @natedawgmomtakeover9972
      @natedawgmomtakeover9972 Рік тому +2

      If you truly love tofu, don’t bother freezing or pressing it ever again.. trust me. Comes out great either way and will save you a bunch of time

    • @edyann
      @edyann Рік тому +1

      @@natedawgmomtakeover9972 I don't freeze or press tofu too much anymore. You're right! It comes out great either way!

    • @johnnyvanilli3365
      @johnnyvanilli3365 Рік тому

      @@SarahsVeganKitchen Hi, i wanna make the gochuyang sauce. I cant find the measurements on the homepage. Can you help please?

  • @aleksandrasivolob
    @aleksandrasivolob Рік тому +2

    My husband and I are eating the gochujan tofu and it’s sooo good. Thank you for the recipe!

  • @giusigurl7971
    @giusigurl7971 5 місяців тому +2

    i do the fried egg tofu for my breakfast sandwich, i'm going to add the yolk!! so good!

  • @katiestout5990
    @katiestout5990 9 місяців тому

    I love those mini blocks of tofu, they’re so convenient for a single person. Great recipes too, thank you!

  • @mochavibez
    @mochavibez Рік тому +1

    I recently got diagnosed with IBS, after some really severe flare-ups and e.r visits. I have to cut out the majority of food I normally would eat, and i'm finding most of the recipes you make on this channel are safe for me too eat (as long as I cut out soy/onion/garlic etc) so thank you! I've been loving going through these videos and noting some recipes I want to try cook soon

    • @patnewson6908
      @patnewson6908 26 днів тому

      What do you use instead of tofu - in recipes that feature tofu?

  • @matgonzalez6272
    @matgonzalez6272 10 місяців тому

    I cannot wait to try the Gochujang-focused recipe. You laid out the recipe in a much easier to understand way than most videos on it that I’ve seen

  • @brennaag
    @brennaag Рік тому +1

    I really appreciate how you explain why you cook things in different ways.

  • @ratgerm
    @ratgerm Рік тому

    THE BUFFALO TOFU IS SO GOOD! TY🥰

  • @tessnf
    @tessnf Рік тому +1

    Tried the gochuchang recipe it was wonderful!!

  • @TheMavyStar
    @TheMavyStar Рік тому +2

    Those sauces look amazing!

  • @xweesnawx8x
    @xweesnawx8x Рік тому +1

    Showing my husband the first 2. He’d love this

  • @juanstar
    @juanstar 7 місяців тому +2

    Another suggestion i have for you is Tofu Sisig. Its savory and really good with rice if you're into that.

  • @woolleyweaves
    @woolleyweaves 3 місяці тому

    Definitely trying these!

  • @arj-peace
    @arj-peace Рік тому +1

    Legit one of the best tofu vids I've seen in a long time. Some new ideas here, all easy and doable. Thank you! I also really like the efficient format.

  • @LKMNOP
    @LKMNOP 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the tips about breaking it into pieces rather than cutting it and using a spatula. Most cooking channels don't tell those little bits that can make or break a recipe.

  • @chapman1569
    @chapman1569 Рік тому +1

    I did the gochujang tofu, I didn't have 3 Tablespoon of gochujang and what I had was dried and sticky. I dissolved it in the rest of the sauce with a bit of water as well and I use the immersion blender to mix it well. The remaining gochujang that didn't dissolved were strained. One tablespoon of gochujang was enough for me, it had plenty of taste and was not too spicy. I served it with rice and green peas to lower the burning sensation.

  • @Wyldyflower
    @Wyldyflower Рік тому

    Yesssss this looks so good today idk which one I’m making but I’m definitely making something 😂

  • @7drunkenmermaids431
    @7drunkenmermaids431 Рік тому

    Always looking for more tofu recipes, even though I can eat it by the block out of the packaging. These look amazing!

  • @louisxiv5207
    @louisxiv5207 Рік тому +1

    They all looked really good. Looking forward to trying these recipes. Thanks!

  • @sourgrapes716
    @sourgrapes716 Рік тому +1

    the egg thing is so creative wow, you're killing it

  • @mal1cious_
    @mal1cious_ Рік тому

    this is the kind of vegan recipes i've been needing

  • @gabriellalagace3198
    @gabriellalagace3198 Рік тому

    I loved this video so much! Simple, calming, and easy to follow.

  • @Miekzz
    @Miekzz Рік тому +1

    ok that eggy thing and the lettuce wraps are definitely going on the list!!

  • @richardwallace6313
    @richardwallace6313 Рік тому +1

    the problem with substituting more rice vinegar or dry sherry for mirin is that they completely lack the sweetness of mirin (same for Chinese rice wine). Perhaps try rice wine with a couple drops of maple syrup?
    I have never tried gochujang but will look for it. I usually sub some made-up concoction of Calabrian chili paste (also fermented, albeit lightly), Sriracha, and god knows what else whenever I see Gochujang in a recipe. There is a Korean grocery nearby (more than one actually)--used to go there for miso for decades before the pandemic--and might need to visit again, assuming it is still there.

  • @R.Griffin1402
    @R.Griffin1402 4 місяці тому

    OMG! I am now craving every tofu dish you just shared. Everything looked so amazing!!!

  • @galitjustme695
    @galitjustme695 Рік тому

    Everything looks amazing. I’ll try it.

  • @casscara
    @casscara Місяць тому

    Great job. You're informative and pleasant to listen to and no added filler talk.❤

  • @c0ldlight1
    @c0ldlight1 Рік тому +2

    Oh man. Those tofu egg style squares looks so amazing. I’m definitely going to hunt down some black salt and make them. I make tofu fried in a pan like that often, and having another topping idea is spectacular. You always have the best recipes.

  • @katherinekelly5380
    @katherinekelly5380 7 днів тому

    I’ve really gotten hooked on making Burmese tofu using lentils, beans or chickpeas - I really like the texture after frying as I have a knack for turning firm tofu into pencil erasers when i cook it. Plus I find making Burmese tofu super cheap 😄
    I plan to try a few of these recipes using it 😋

  • @onipot9639
    @onipot9639 Рік тому +4

    I am a vegetarian (and sometimes pescatarian on special occasions) . I eat eggs, but your 'vegan fried egg' tofu looks incredible and I can't wait to try!
    I love tofu, and did even when I was a full on carnivore, and your recipes are soo inspiring.
    You also made me realise that tofu presses actually exist!!!! Which is crazy!! I have just been putting saucepans on them for the longest time!!

    • @scrane5500
      @scrane5500 Рік тому

      Haven't been able to eat fish since finding Ocean Conservation Namibia's seal rescues here on UA-cam and seeing all the damage nets, lines and hooks cause to all animals not just fish.

  • @jnada101
    @jnada101 Рік тому +1

    Yay can't wait to try out the lettuce wraps

  • @raine1988
    @raine1988 Місяць тому

    :O I havent tried freezing tofu before! I only press it. Thanks for the tip, glad I watched :)

  • @senyagwynn8121
    @senyagwynn8121 Рік тому

    Each one of these look so amazing and yummy!!!😍😍 I am obsessed with water chestnuts too!!! I have at least a dozen cans in my pantry for lettuce wraps!!😂😂😂 I love lettuce wraps!! I can't wait to try your recipes$! Tfs💜

  • @geno5169
    @geno5169 Рік тому

    I’m thankful I found this video on making different idea’s with tofu! Thank you .I was actually eating it with hot sauce heated

  • @jeaniesherwood1738
    @jeaniesherwood1738 2 місяці тому

    All of these recipes look amazing. I can’t wait to try them 😊

  • @kateswelstad7281
    @kateswelstad7281 Рік тому +1

    Wow I want to try all of these!

  • @firesunwatermoon_
    @firesunwatermoon_ 3 місяці тому

    The gochujang tofu is one of the best I’ve ever had! Thank you for helping me love tofu again 💚

  • @cindykaminaka6072
    @cindykaminaka6072 6 годин тому

    I am not vegan, but do eat lots of tofu, family is Japanese. These recipes look amazing. The lettuce wraps are similar to Larb an I can definately make this as a choice. I will try all these recipes, I always have nutritional yeast in supply. Thank you.

  • @yamiles.4763
    @yamiles.4763 7 місяців тому

    Your gochujang tofu recipe is amazing. I‘ve been making it a lot lately & I always look forward to making it. I don’t really like to cook so that says a lot lol. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes!

  • @sourcelight369
    @sourcelight369 Рік тому

    These look so good... thank you 😍

  • @Flareontoast
    @Flareontoast Рік тому +3

    As someone who is not actually vegan, but has been replacing a lot of animal products, this video is much appreciated! I've never been sure how much the freezing and thawing tofu helps, but I'll try it out next time. I think I'll try the first recipe especially. I baked tofu a while ago and I think I cut it too thin and it got super dry and chewy

    • @tangerinetangerine4400
      @tangerinetangerine4400 Рік тому +2

      Freezing tofu really helps! Once defrosted, it's much easier to squeeze it dry and the texture is firmer and chewier. It saves me money too because I buy lots of tofu when it's on sale, and then just throw it in the freezer. So I always have some there. I still keep some fresh tofu in the fridge for occassions when I can't wait for the tofu to defrost. ☺️

    • @tangerinetangerine4400
      @tangerinetangerine4400 Рік тому

      There's no need to cut it too thin, maybe yours baked for too long? Dry tofu is no fun. But when that happens I would just use it for noodle soup. ☺️

  • @Soph18
    @Soph18 Рік тому

    Made this for lunch and it was soo spicy over rice. I ate it with cold leftover stir fry bok choy and it countered the spiciness perfectly.

  • @delaneyavenel1492
    @delaneyavenel1492 Рік тому

    I'm thrilled this video popped up magically in my feed this evening. I was just thinking today that I must look for some great ideas to try to give tofu another go.

  • @LogansWanderlust
    @LogansWanderlust Рік тому +1

    These are all so amazing! Thank you!

  • @lisaoloughlin6476
    @lisaoloughlin6476 5 місяців тому

    everything looks so delicious!!!!

  • @veegee8088
    @veegee8088 Рік тому

    Thank you for the tofu recipes. I really needed the information you provided.

  • @smokedsalt
    @smokedsalt Рік тому

    These actually made me excited to try and use tofu in new ways. I can't wait to try!

  • @cfree5499
    @cfree5499 Рік тому

    Omg thank you for getting straight to it!!!!

  • @ChrisVirtualAssistant
    @ChrisVirtualAssistant Рік тому

    This was so relaxing to watch. I felt mesmerized.

  • @erlm595
    @erlm595 Рік тому

    love those recepies, but now I need a tofu press!!!

  • @tangerinecrown
    @tangerinecrown Рік тому

    loved this video! i want to try everything

  • @NY_LA
    @NY_LA Рік тому

    Literally going to try every one of these recipes! One thing I love about being Vegan is how much fun and innovation it’s brought back to my cooking. QUICK QUESTION: Can you freeze the vegan yolk sauce from recipe #2?

  • @Jojodancer1978
    @Jojodancer1978 Рік тому

    Got some frozen tofu I’m gonna use to make the breaded strips . Looks delicious 😊

  • @LeonardSibelius
    @LeonardSibelius Рік тому

    Thank you so much for the video!
    I tried the Gochujang Tofu but I couldn't find gochujang paste in my grocery store. A good substitute for me was ajvar sauce (I don't know if that is common in the US) and hoi-sin-paste. Can't wait to try the other recipes!

  • @shelleyverma4822
    @shelleyverma4822 Рік тому

    These look amazing!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @nessnixtony
    @nessnixtony 10 місяців тому

    Great recipes and tofu tips (I second the freezing & potato starch). After more than 30+ years of cooking and eating tofu, I even found a couple recipes (the gooey egg one for sure!) that I'll be trying out. If you're someone who doesn't want to use a non-stick pan or can't afford those pans, a well-seasoned comal works excellently to fry tofu crispy, without sticking and all while using a minimal amount of oil.

  • @Crazybatladyx
    @Crazybatladyx 9 місяців тому

    Wow! This has really blown my mind

  • @waitingpatiently
    @waitingpatiently Рік тому

    I loved the buffalo tofu!!! It is going to be a staple of mine for sure ❤😊

  • @sylviechatillon7655
    @sylviechatillon7655 Рік тому +2

    Looks delicious! Can't wait to try your recipes 🙂

  • @cip3000
    @cip3000 Рік тому

    Everything look delicious!

  • @generallygenna
    @generallygenna Рік тому

    Everything looked delicious, can’t wait to try these recipes too! Thanks for sharing!!❤

  • @Francaisfacileyoutube
    @Francaisfacileyoutube Рік тому

    Looks so good thank you ! 🎉

  • @NeeliaYna
    @NeeliaYna 3 місяці тому

    I'm not vegan (vegetarian for 3years until I got a medical condition) but I try to reduce meat as much as possible while staying healthy and your channel is so helpful

  • @Pastry626
    @Pastry626 Рік тому

    Your vlog is so peaceful. I am relaxed in every moment

  • @leahgooges
    @leahgooges Рік тому

    these all look delicious! thank you for sharing your recipes, I will absolutely be trying them out!

  • @notsquido
    @notsquido 9 місяців тому

    Not a vegan but as a tofu enjoyer: this video is very nice and helpful

  • @Robroy333
    @Robroy333 Рік тому

    So making this! Yum!

  • @shoaib1029
    @shoaib1029 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. I will give that a try.

  • @pamelanana58
    @pamelanana58 Рік тому

    Can't wait to try these recipes - especially the first 2! Those pans are gorgeous!

  • @JulieVeganEats
    @JulieVeganEats Рік тому +1

    I make a similar gochujang sauce and mix it with deep fried soy curls!!

  • @lindsayriggsbrown979
    @lindsayriggsbrown979 Рік тому

    All of these tofu recipes look great!

  • @injunsun
    @injunsun Рік тому

    @Sarah's Vegan Kitchen, you might hear from my husband, as when you mentioned, "Sauce Stache voodoo magic," I let out a genuine lol, and he is not ready to wake up yet. Beyatch. Meanwhile, gurl, I LOVE crispy fried tofu. I used to buy a brand at Meijer's in Michigan (a quarter century ago) that I can't find now, and the ONE Chinese restaurant in Knoxville that used to have a lunch time only, fried, sweet and sour tofu dish CLOSED!!!! (Mandarin House, Merchants Road) AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! And the other buffet that I ordered off the menu, either stir fried tofu and broccoli, or mixed veg, with giant bowls of steamed rice, also CLOSED!!!!! (Oasis Buffet, Broadway Shopping Center). Vegan used to be easier, by accident! Now, all the best places are out of fashion, and the new places are EXPENSIVE..