TOFU Shaved "Meat" (from FROZEN TOFU)

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  • @elizabethmcdonald4318
    @elizabethmcdonald4318 9 днів тому +13

    I got so excited when you mentioned that you would be making this in your last video. I couldn't wait. Found the recipe on your site and made it along with your taztziki and served it gyro style. Delicious! Thanks for another great, veganized version of an old favorite.

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +4

      Oh wow! This is amazing! I’m so glad you were excited for it and loved both the “meat” and the tzatziki! You made our day 🥰

  • @GraceAhavaShalom
    @GraceAhavaShalom 8 днів тому +6

    I have been making as much as I can so I can save money and have clean products. One thing that has helped me to save money and have tasty food is my yogurt maker, it cost me $17 and I have saved so much money. I'm fully raw and use it as yogurt, a dressing, and a sour cream substitute. The best part is you can use a bit of your last batch to create a new one so the probiotic capsules last long. I never see the excellent cooks on UA-cam make their own yogurt. It's a great quality, it saves money, and I recommend it.

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  8 днів тому +4

      This is great to know! I don’t have a yogurt maker but just recently I was experimenting with making it using a store bought yogurt as the starting culture and then just using my oven with the light on to keep it a little warm.
      I’ve struggled to find a plant milk that I really like for it. Coconut worked really well, but for us, I’d rather not consume coconut products every day so I tried a couple other plant milks and didn’t have as good results. Do you have a favourite?

    • @GraceAhavaShalom
      @GraceAhavaShalom 8 днів тому +5

      @@TastyThriftyTimely Hi! Thanks so much for your response! I typically use cashews. The recipe that works for me is 1 1/2 cups of raw cashews, 2 cups of water- a little more water if you want it a little looser- and 2 probiotic capsules. I leave it on for about 12 hours and it is perfect. The longer you leave it, the tangier it gets. The probiotic I've been using is "RenewLife Probiotics: Everyday Digestive". I just recently purchased "Solaray: Super Multidophilus Probiotic". I recently made yogurt with oats and almonds, I got it as creamy as possible and it was surprisingly really good. I'd like to add that it's best to add in your the contents of your capsules, or your portion from your previous batch, into the mixture after it has been blended because the heat from the blender has the potential to kill the live strains in the probiotics. I hope this helps! Grace and Peace to you and your family!

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  8 днів тому +4

      Ok this is great to know! I’ll give it another try with the cashew milk to start. Thank you for the tip about adding the probiotic or starter after it’s been blended 👍🏼 I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out on my journey to delicious homemade yogurt! Warm wishes to you and your loved ones as well ❤️

    • @GraceAhavaShalom
      @GraceAhavaShalom 7 днів тому +4

      @ it is literally an honor to share with you. Thank you for even asking me. I hope all goes well! Warm wishes to you and your family too. Thank you! 🙏🏾

  • @sigridhard9364
    @sigridhard9364 8 днів тому +5

    Love this recipe! Very yummy on black Pumpernickel bread with lots of tomatoes, arugula, vegan mayo and spicy brown mustard. The next time I’m going to slice some big shiitake mushrooms, add them to the marinade and bake them along with the tofu. Sounds like some more great sandwiches. BTW, I used super firm tofu and skipped the freezer step. Worked verrry well. Thanks for all your hard work. ❤

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  8 днів тому +2

      Oh awesome I’m so glad you liked it and you skipped the freezing too 👍🏼 I found that I had lots more marinade leftover when the tofu wasn’t frozen so I just used the extra marinade to rehydrate the pieces after baking (I should have mentioned that in the video!). I love the mushroom idea. I was brainstorming about a Philly cheesesteak and thinking I would add mushrooms into the mix for that one probably 👍🏼

  • @deckardlisa
    @deckardlisa 9 днів тому +10

    While I am not Greek, I love when someone can pronounce gyro and tzatziki correctly! Also, gyros are amazing and this definitely looks delicious as a substitute! No need to harm the babies!

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +4

      Haha oh good 😅 i tried! The first time I ever ordered a gyro I definitely struggled 😝 I’m glad it looks delicious!

    • @blofeld39
      @blofeld39 9 днів тому +4

      @@TastyThriftyTimely You of all people know... "you should never threaten the babies". ;-) LOL

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +3

      Haha you’re always so sharp with the Orphan Black references 😝

    • @blofeld39
      @blofeld39 9 днів тому +3

      @ I worried it was too much. lol Coming up on 10 years since that season, now -- a little nuts to reflect on. 10 years since mangoes and soap stores and "as a lesbian... supporter". (Amongst other things -- those just came to mind to me first! lol)

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +3

      @blofeld39 haha wow 10 years ya! Feels like yesterday in some ways

  • @Pandore29
    @Pandore29 9 днів тому +6

    seems so yummy ! and when Bryan is that happy, we know it's amazing !!🤣 "on a scale from 0 to Bryan..." :)can't wait for the risotto !

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +5

      Hahaha we’re definitely going to steal that from you “on a scale from 0 to Bryan”! Haha glad you’re excited for the risotto too!

    • @bryan.kowalsky
      @bryan.kowalsky 8 днів тому +1

      Hahaha! On a scale from 0 to Bryan - I definitely think we should use this! Love it!! 😂😂

  • @DoloresVassallo
    @DoloresVassallo 9 днів тому +6

    Have company coming next week so I'm putting tofu in the freezer! Too funny about the hiccups. I get them if I eat anything - especially sandwiches, etc. and don't drink something. I'm a fairly slow eater so I don't think that's it - lol - but it never fails. Fun video.

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +3

      Haha I think it happens to Bryan when he’s drinking too fast too so maybe it’s a speed thing for him 😂 he’s glad to know he’s not alone though! Let us know how your company likes this one!

  • @mrsneeklamy
    @mrsneeklamy 8 днів тому +5

    We made gyros recently with homemade flatbreads and TVP, but the shaved tofu looks even better, and we always have some tofu in the freezer. Thanks for the great idea!

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  8 днів тому +1

      Oh great! I’m curious how this one will compare for you. Let me know how you like it!

  • @hopeheavenonplanetearth1417
    @hopeheavenonplanetearth1417 9 днів тому +5

    That was great! Had to watch twice… Putting my tofu in the freezer now, for tomorrows yummy treat. Thank you🙏

  • @CANDA-o3v
    @CANDA-o3v 9 днів тому +5

    OK not that I needed to be sold because I was already excited to watch this video, but just based on Bryan's rave review on this - I want to make it ASAP!

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +5

      Hahaha awesome 😝😂 handhelds are just so much fun to eat (even if he does get too excited and starts hiccuping lol)! Let us know how you like it!

  • @jeanmorris6601
    @jeanmorris6601 9 днів тому +6

    Love the look of these, I have some tofu in my freezer already, so will make this! Thank you for the recipe. 💚🌱

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +4

      Great! Let me know how you like it when you try it! I never used to freeze tofu but now I’m in the habit of it and it’s so convenient.

  • @ronkowalsky7061
    @ronkowalsky7061 8 днів тому +5

    Wondered why Bryan took off his glasses to eat, now I know, he gets so excited not only does he apparently get hiccups sometimes he splashes 😄

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  8 днів тому +3

      Hahaha he doesn’t trust himself with exciting handheld foods I guess lol 😝

  • @susietopspin
    @susietopspin 9 днів тому +5

    Definitely making this. Thank you. I’m in the US and Trader Joe’s has an amazing vegan tzatziki so that’s one less step.😋

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +4

      Oh great 👍🏼 trader joes seems to have such great options. Let me know how you like your gyro!!

    • @blofeld39
      @blofeld39 9 днів тому +2

      @@TastyThriftyTimely Think you and Bryan will want to do a taste-teste compare? Have a feeling there'll be a clear winner... for him! 😀

  • @CANDA-o3v
    @CANDA-o3v 9 днів тому +5

    What!!?!? Vegan risotto!!! I'm here for it!! Yes 👍

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +4

      Awesome!! We’re glad you’re excited. We love that recipe so we’ll take any excuse to make it and share it with you!

  • @tonie5217
    @tonie5217 9 днів тому +5

    That looks delicious. Definitely going to try it.
    Bon appétit in Greek is Καλή όρεξη (kali orexi )

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +3

      Ah thank you! I was waiting for someone to tell me what it is! 😛 I’m glad it looks like one you’ll try!

  • @havana55
    @havana55 9 днів тому +6

    3:39 you can use cheese shaver, it makes it easier, and even thiner

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +3

      Yes I’ve seen those used for smoked tofu but I assumed frozen tofu would fall apart too much if it were shaved that thin. I’ll have to give it a go though!

  • @khinkskhoils7647
    @khinkskhoils7647 9 днів тому +5

    Those gyros looked delicious 😋

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +5

      I’m glad! Bryan’s excitement was pretty warranted haha 😝 such a fun meal

  • @bloxmusic_
    @bloxmusic_ 9 днів тому +5

    Looks amazing! Already got my tofu into the freezer! Thank you for the great video!!

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +4

      Awesome!! Keep me posted with how you like it when you try it (and what you use it on!) 👍🏼

  • @jackiesibblis3793
    @jackiesibblis3793 8 днів тому +4

    Yayyyyyy Kathryn. Thank you❤❤❤❤❤thanks Brian.
    Bought firm tofu over the weekend.
    Looking forward to this year recipes🎉🎉

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  8 днів тому +1

      Haha awesome!!! Glad we could deliver with a tofu recipe. More to come soon!

  • @blofeld39
    @blofeld39 9 днів тому +5

    Kathryn, your comic timing with the cucumber bit was unparalleled. 😀And even cut down, Bryan was wolfing down that gyro at LIGHTNING speed! My main worry would be trying to get the "right" amount of moisture/water out of the tofu -- have you got a specific amount you recommend not to go below?
    I was wondering what sort of a lighting setup you had behind that camera. lol Hope it doesn't take too long usually to come down, and I hope your date night goes wonderfully -- the risotto looks amazing! 🙂

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +4

      Haha he did wolf it down 😂 granted it was after 10pm by the time we were eating 😝
      I usually don’t press too much water out actually because I find that it can taste too dry if too much water is pressed. Everyone has different preferences though but I actually prefer tofu when it’s not really really dry.
      We’ll have to give you a behind the scenes tour at some point 🤔

    • @blofeld39
      @blofeld39 9 днів тому +3

      @@TastyThriftyTimely Oh my gosh, I thought you guys tried timing it to eat by 9pm? 😲No wonder the man was starving! Did it just take a little longer than usual to get all the footage needed while prepping/cooking?
      That's fair -- I do like it when it has more of a squeezability to it.
      You don't need to give ME the tour! 😛lol I just figured it'd make a cool video for the channel, if it was something you felt was worthwhile. Learning about the technical specs from the two people who know best about that!

  • @isaiahwertz
    @isaiahwertz 9 днів тому +6

    I love this channel so much! I often make your shepherds pie recipe! I love your recipes and the video quality. You belong on TV!

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +3

      😊I’m so glad you’re loving our channel and the shepherds pie is a repeat one for you! We would love to have a proper tv show 🤞we love creating content so I’m glad you can see me there. Fingers crossed it’s in the cards for one day!

  • @alyssaadam6
    @alyssaadam6 9 днів тому +5

    My daughter is so excited to make it!

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +4

      Fun! 👏 keep me posted on how she likes it! 🥰

    • @alyssaadam6
      @alyssaadam6 7 днів тому +2

      @TastyThriftyTimely she loved it!! Eating and making it!

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  7 днів тому +2

      @alyssaadam6 👏 yay!! I’m so glad 🥰 it’s so cute she was excited to make them and I’m glad they delivered!

  • @Pardesland
    @Pardesland 9 днів тому +5

    *YUM!!* Make me miss the Vegan Shawarma at *"Шава Хауз",* back Home in Central ❤Babruysk❤...❤❤❤

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +5

      Oh interesting! We traveled to Belarus in 2018 to research a film project and found quite a few vegan options. I hope you can try any recreate your shawarma now!

    • @Pardesland
      @Pardesland 9 днів тому +3

      ​@@TastyThriftyTimely If I'll only manage to find Tofu in Makedonija (where I am right now)...

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +3

      Ah yes I don’t think we looked for tofu but I’m glad you have it where you are at least!

    • @Pardesland
      @Pardesland 8 днів тому +3

      @TastyThriftyTimely Yeah, in Belarus there is... but not here in the Balkan.
      But, well... _some_ day I will make it.😍

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  8 днів тому +2

      @Pardesland well I hope you enjoy it when you get to make it one day!

  • @davidthescottishvegan
    @davidthescottishvegan 9 днів тому +6

    Kathryn another yummy 😋😋😋 tofu recipe and thanks 👍 for sharing it. I definitely need to make these recipes. Love 🥰 the video and love 💓 Kathryn & ❤ Bryan.

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +5

      Thank you David! We’re glad you like this tofu recipe. You’ll have to let me know if you try frozen tofu!

  • @coletownsend4961
    @coletownsend4961 9 днів тому +4

    Once again I can’t wait to try this! Thank you as always for the amazing recipes❤

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +2

      I’m so glad you like it! Thank you so much for watching!! 😊 keep me posted with how you like it!

  • @jackiesibblis3793
    @jackiesibblis3793 8 днів тому +4

    You both always have me smiling while watching your videos🎉🎉

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  8 днів тому +1

      Aw that’s the best comment. So wonderful to know. I’m glad we bring a smile to your face Jackie!

  • @nsmellowyellow1
    @nsmellowyellow1 9 днів тому +5

    Counter-slappin good! 😂 I've got tofu in the freezer so these are on the menu this week. And yes, please come back to Nova Scotia!

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +4

      Hahaha I think this was the first counter slap maybe 🤣 too funny! We loved Nova Scotia and would go back in a heartbeat! I was working in Halifax on and off a few years ago and Bryan surprised me with a visit on one of my trips so we rented a car and toured around oh my days off. It was beautiful! Let us know how you like this recipe when you try it!!

    • @bryan.kowalsky
      @bryan.kowalsky 8 днів тому +2

      Haha! Counter-slappin good 😂 love that!!

  • @felicitasdieterle4563
    @felicitasdieterle4563 9 днів тому +5

    Love that recipe, guys. Since we middle - european people should not eat Tofu by the tons, I alternate between Tofu, "fake Tofu" made out of chickpeas AND I am really into shrooms right now ! NO, NOT those ones lol. I am about to explore the different varations of asian shrooms, like enoki etc... Your shaved meet can also be made out of oyster mushrooms. Jamie Oliver, the famous british Chef, has made a plant based shawama out of oyster shrooms and it is awesome !

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +2

      Hahaha yes oyster mushrooms make an amazing shaved meat substitute. I use mushrooms in my Portuguese bifana sandwich. It’s usually pork cutlets but my vegan version is mushrooms and it’s delicious! We have a video for that one actually (ua-cam.com/video/pEIdHNMKNmY/v-deo.htmlsi=TjLn0299oScpop5z). I love enoki mushrooms too so I hope you have a delicious time exploring new mushrooms!

  • @Alexander-ok7fm
    @Alexander-ok7fm 9 днів тому +5

    Thank you!

  • @pdblouin
    @pdblouin 9 днів тому +6

    Raw tomato from the grocery store in Canada, in winter...makes sense. I'm in a condo, but from my mom's garden at peak ripeness, I could eat kilos of them like apples, until nauseated.

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +4

      Hahaha everyone talks about how different fresh tomatoes are so I’m excited to one day have a garden and then I’m sure I will eat them raw with no complaints at all! Sometimes I do love a classic caprese style salad when the tomatoes are great so there’s hope for me! lol

    • @blofeld39
      @blofeld39 9 днів тому +3

      My mom had a garden, too, and they were the juiciest damned things. 🙂But I love putting some salt on them, too.

    • @akinpaws
      @akinpaws День тому +1

      ​@@TastyThriftyTimely In New Jersey ("The Garden State") in summer, ripe tomatoes still warm from the afternoon sun, sliced, on toast with mayo and sprinkled with salt ("tomato on toast"). Or just sliced in half, salted and eaten. Exquisite.

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  День тому

      @akinpaws that does sound delicious and I have had tomatoes I really like so I’m sure the freshness and the type of tomato makes all the difference in the world!

  • @tunic
    @tunic 9 днів тому +5

    you can add air fried sweet potatoes

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +3

      I love that idea! 👍🏼 … now I want sweet potatoes 😂

  • @TastyThriftyTimely
    @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +9

    What will you be making with these? (Vegan reuben coming soon!) Should I use them on a cheesesteak? ⬇

  • @larrytemp3063
    @larrytemp3063 9 днів тому +4

    FRENCH FRIEDS ON THE SIDELINES ❓️👍👀

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +4

      Haha 👍🏼 I’ve had them in the gyro before but I’m more of an on the side person too lol

  • @havana55
    @havana55 9 днів тому +4

    10:04 gyros has fries, not kebab

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +3

      👍🏼I’ve definitely had gyro with fries in it before. I checked with my brother-in-law and donairs are fry-less lol

  • @katyalafon9006
    @katyalafon9006 8 днів тому +4

    Could you use this for à cold sandwish to bring to school..or a picnic ??
    Or it need to be rehydrated with the broth and eat right away ?

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  8 днів тому +2

      You could definitely use it as a “cold meat” substitute. I’ve had leftovers of this that I’ve taken straight out of the fridge and used so you could rehydrate it after you bake it and then refrigerate it to use later (no need to rehydrate again). You might enjoy them straight out of the oven too and not have to rehydrate them at all. I haven’t that yet… just baking them, refrigerating them, and then eating them on a sandwich later… but that could work well 👍🏼

  • @debbieevans976
    @debbieevans976 9 днів тому +4

    I like the smoked tofu which I either use fresh or frozen (my carers cooks for me I get them to press out the tofu to get the water but my other carer doesn't press it because it says no need to press on pack which is right?) I would use the smoked tofu and I would leave out liquid smoke for this recipe. Do I still add liquid smoke?

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  9 днів тому +3

      Great idea to use smoked tofu! In that case I would leave out the liquid smoke and just rely on the natural smoked flavour. You might not need to bake smoked tofu for as long because the smoking process draws out the moisture from it (I’ve never frozen smoked tofu though so I’m not sure how it changes when frozen). I would keep a closer eye on it and make sure it doesn’t burn or get too too crispy.
      In general, I usually don’t press tofu unless I’m trying to get it really crispy. For my every day meals I don’t bother. I’ve found frozen tofu can actually taste a little too dry if too much of the water is pressed from it.

  • @Shirmagedrusclau
    @Shirmagedrusclau 5 днів тому +1

    Okay he needs to tone down his excitement it sounds so fake.
    I buy my tofu at a grocery store called Aldi's in the Northeast. I pay a $1.69 for organic non-GMO tofu. I always have tons of tofu on hand I'll have to try this. I do miss my vegan luncheon meat but it was so expensive to buy and then you'd have to quick quick eat it.

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  5 днів тому +1

      He gets very excited about food he loves and especially handheld foods 🥰. There’s something so fun about sandwiches and burgers. I mentioned in a video that he can’t get too excited or people will have the reaction you had but everyone took to the comments to tell me not to tamper his excitement. I’m glad you’ll be trying this and you’ll have to let me know how you like it!

  • @JJ21210
    @JJ21210 8 днів тому +1

    This is a good idea and I'm grateful to you for sharing it -- but to be frank, this vid is very repetitive and way too long. You could have conveyed all the necessary info in about 6 minutes. If you choose to make overly long, repetitive vids -- and that's your right, I know -- then I won't watch anything else on your channel. I offer this as constructive criticism, not nastily; I hope that's clear. Thanks again, and best wishes.

    • @TastyThriftyTimely
      @TastyThriftyTimely  7 днів тому +3

      Thank you for your feedback. We are always grateful to hear how are videos can better suit everyone. Our longer videos do perform better for us overall. We have lots of shorter videos (5 minutes and under where I essentially just make the recipe) but since we have been lengthening our videos they have performed better for us and encourage more interaction from our viewers. I always chapter the videos so you can easily jump just to the sections that interest you. If you see a recipe that you like you can use the chapter guide to jump right to the ingredients used and the method for how to make the recipe and you won’t have to watch the full video. If you happen to use Instagram that is another place where we post just short 90 second reels for how to make the recipes. You can save the ones you like within the app making them easier to find afterwards if you want to try them. I hope this gives you some options for engaging with the content in a way that best suits you.