How To Make Tofu Look & Taste Like Chicken
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- Опубліковано 9 гру 2016
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Nice video, but quite long though just to express:
1. Break tofu into pieces.
2. Medium heat, add salt, pepper, garlic powder.
3. Stir fry vegetables, add sauce.
CaptnButtonSmash lol...welcome to youtube 😂
In all fairness though, if I hadn't watched the whole process and heard her crunch down on those tofu pieces at the end of the video, I may not have been sufficiently convinced to actually try it this way. There are so many 'ohhh...it tastes just like the real deal' (yeah, sure) vegan recipes out there, it makes this girl a tad bit mistrustful of such claims...
I love people like you who condense videos for me. Keep up the good work and thanks 👍
CaptnButtonSmash r
Capt, I appreciate your video condensed comment. It's also nice to see the whole process sometimes. (However, now that I've reached the end of the tofu cooking process of the video and hear she smacks her lips I appreciate your comment even more.) 10 minutes is too fucking long.
And again thank you for condensing the video into a comment.
some people just loves poetry. 😁
Everyone is complaining about her chewing.. honestly I thought it was good that she did that because last time I tried tofu it was disgusting and very VERY squishy & soggy 🤢 hearing how crispy hers was made me believe it MUST REALLY TASTE HOW SHES SAYING IT DOES! Great video, can’t wait to try it!
Yes, tofu is real gross! I liked the "sound" of hers.
The way she eat, she make so much noise🤢
I didn't hear a thing, when was she eating?
I like her chewing, she sold it!
I agree. It helped to illustrate the crispy texture.
If you press your tofu then soak overnight in vegan chicken flavor bullion, then drain, or sprinkle on vegan chicken flavour bullion granuales you get a much better flavor. It works great too with vegan beef flavor bullion. Taste for salt before adding more because the bullion contains salt.
Regina Haley do u add the veg boullion after you've crumbled/cut tofu or before
Thank you omg.
I was thinking the same thing... to soak in chicken broth or chicken bullion then re-dry and cook... thank you! Now I know it will work.👍
Where can we buy chicken vega bouillon ?
If you have to put so much work into making it taste like chicken why don't you just use real chicken. With save you a lot of time and money and would be better for the environment
Freezing twice makes the tofu form a better meaty dish. So freeze, thaw in the counter then freeze again and thaw on the counter. Then press dry, get all liquid out that you can, this method is the go to for a more meaty chicken 😁
Thank you for sharing. I didn't know that, but now I know, and I will try it.
I thought you cannot re-freeze. Is it not carcinogenic?
Only used medium-firm tofu for the double freeze
You don’t need to freeze it twice at all, Vegan nearly 6 years and tried it once where I froze it a second time (read a comment like this on a post a few years ago)... it made literally no change to the texture that the first freezing didn’t already achieve. So yeah, you can skip the second freezing and still get the ‘meatier’ texture 🤗
Doesn’t re-freezing food put you at risk of food poisoning?
I made this with cajun seasoning - now its one of my staple dishes! thank you
+Nick H yum! That sounds awesome!!!
Nick H while I was watching this video I said I would love to add Cajun seasoning and nutritional yeast as well!!
Nick H Using coconut oil for frying I suppose.
Ikr
Jenn's Journey hh
I could not resist trying out this recipe. I made it yesterday, not just the tofu but the whole recipe! It was fabulous! My husband and I ate all of it in one sitting, and he doesn't even like tofu. Thank you for sharing!
Erica Spruill Did it taste like chicken..
No coz its not chicken it tasted like tofu
Green Mango how the fuck can it be chicken flavour if it has no chicken juices in it
@@greenxmango8049 lol keep telling your self that you ding dong.
@@greenxmango8049 haters always gonna hate, just show them love, it always seems to get there goose and you stay humble! God bless.
If you freeze the tofu a few days before you make this, will give a more meaty texture and not spongy
*Determined 2Win* No
Ok. Do you leave it in the package?
Sellabit NYC No, drain it then pat it. Then put it in a Ziplock bag and freeze it. Then thaw it in the microwave.
@@savnae7415 Thanks so much for the response! Going to try this soon! 😊
SAVNAE Nooo, don’t microwave your food. Bad, bad, bad.
For people who are foodies, you’ll get this description of mine. The tofu after cooking this recipe takes on a thick texture like Japanese あぶらげ aburage. So it does take on the texture of tender chicken pieces. The video is very thorough and helps a lot of people who don’t cook very often. Great video very informative
Thanks so much!
I love Tofu, soybeans, soybean drinks, etc. I cook with a lot of Tofu and a necessary ingredient in Pad Thai. I buy soybeans at the Asian market, soak it for a day or 2 and make soy milk. The machines are inexpensive nowadays, and you can buy it on Amazon.
I also cook my dog food (you'll be surprised how it inexpensive it is vs. store bought dog food, wet or dry) and they eat soybeans. When I make soy milk, the leftover soybeans are combined with ground beef for their fibers along with any vegetables in the fridge. I pulverized everything in the Ninja blender and cooked it. I do add oatmeal to thicken the dog food and serve!
I seal them up in ziplock bags for the freezer, and they are fed daily thawed. How long does it take me? 2-3 hours every 3 weeks. Never had any problems and they have been on it for a few years. No doggy breath and my vet are happy that they are healthy with great coat, teeth, and skin.
Tom Huynh awesome
Tom Huynh that's great
Estefanía he mentions adding meat 😂( btw dogs can eat a vegan diet and be perfectly healthy too 😂)
Make sure you don't get man boobs from the phytoestrogens!
I would add a few vitamins. Vit Fish Oil without the capsule intact; and vit E. Just saying. Thanks for the recipe; good luck with the good health to continue with your dogs.
I tried this and let me tell you ITS SOOO GOOD. My brother who isn't vegan loves it!!! I put it in salads, fried rice, pasta, with 🍟 .
A little late to the game but I just wanted to thank Jenn for her simple yet so tasty recipe. I didn’t bother to scroll down to the negative comments because I appreciate her wisdom and experience shared so freely on UA-cam. I do my best to keep negativity out of my life. Thank you Jenn! ❤
Thank you. Just made this with pre-packaged taco seasoning. Very good and easy.
Loved the video and will definitely try this. Just wanted to point out something though. Just because the label on spray oil says it has no calories or fat, that is usually for a 1/3 second spritz. You sprayed a lot of oil on that pan for around 5 seconds. A one second spray has about 7 calories, 2 seconds has about 14 calories and and 1.5 grams of fat. So what you used on there was somewhere around 35 calories and 4 grams of fat. Not a ton, but still almost as much as 1 tsp of olive oil. I usually just use olive oil and wipe a small amount over the pan with a paper towel just to prevent sticking. Plus, that helps avoid the additives and propellants in the sprays.
Girl, I had to come back anf tell you how well yhis works and I have used it in a recipe that was so yummy, I had to do a repeat. Thank youuuu!!!
So glad I found this recipe! I’ve never been able to make tofu edible lol but thanks to you my entire family liked it :)
This recipe has changed my life! No more litte squares sauteed both sides and bland as! I cook tofu this way now for everything and sometimes I add smoked paprika in your basic seasoning. Many thanks.
I’m so glad you like it!!! 🥰🥰🥰
I'm glad you showed how to cook the tofu to make it look like chicken. I'm going to try to make it. It looks real good. Thank you for showing us❤️
+Honeysue Bear you're welcome Sue 💕
Honeysue Bear you want it real buy chicken
So good! The crunchy sounds are what sold me - thanks for sharing this! It's PERFECT in stir-fry!
Saw this video today and made it for dinner just now. (No oils though). This recipe is awesome!!! I see what you mean by just eating out of the pan...which is what we did. No sauce needed. I'm thinking it will be a new go-to for any meal or snack! Thanks for sharing Jenn!!!
Wow, some people just complain. Her chewing showed us how crunchy it is and the mic picked it up. Good job, Jennifer and we loved it. For those who have a "problem", hit the mute. Just saying.
Lol thanks girl 🥰🥰
@@JennStavropoulos so your not vegan your just experimenting with your food right
I made this exactly as you did and it was amazing! I'm a whole foods vegan so I have eaten and made dishes with tofu for quite some time, but this is by far the best tofu I've ever made. You are so right, the key is patience...I kept cooking it on low for 35 minutes. Thank you so much for this.
+kszoo1 I'm so glad u liked it!!!
Thank you so much for this! I made this recipe and it changed my life! It tastes better than actual chicken.
i tried this today with some quinoa mixed with chopped up roasted veggies, it was delicious thankyou !!
Freeze the tofu. When you’re ready to cook it, let it thaw, drain the water off of it, pat as dry as you can. Then cook it like you normally do. Freezing the tofu gives it a more chewy texture.
It does!
Tried your recipe for dinner tonight and my husband and I both really liked it, we put it in a Buddha Bowl, yummy! Thank you!
Artistic Vegan Did it really taste like chicken? :)
It's the closest thing I've come across for tofu, made it again and loved it, really easy to adjust the seasoning to fit your needs. :)
Artistic Vegan That's for answering me. :) I think I'm going to try it out. :)
african gamer
what the fuck
Artistic Vega
To get a chewier texture, freeze the tofu overnight or at least several hours. It helps a lot.
It looks completely brilliant! I have been vegan for 2 years and have done a lot with tofu. I want to stop eating fake meat unless I make it myself. This is really a great template for so many uses! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Jen. I've never had tofu, but have wanted to try it. I think I will make this...it looks great! Thanks.😀
I just cooked tofu tonight and I added the same 3 ingredients that you did initially. The sea salt, garlic powder and lemon pepper instead of plain pepper and it came out great. Now I have to try out your stir fry recipe!😊
I loved this recipe for the tofu!! We also added poultry seasoning. So glad I found it! Thanks!! ❤️
Thank you for the tips on cooking tofu. I'm just learning about the properties of tofu and how to cook it. This is very helpful and I can't wait to try this.
I made this today and it came out amazing!!! Thank you so much - I'll be using your method of cooking our tofu manyyy times over in the future 🥰🙏
This recipe makes a lot of sense. It’s a complete meal and it contains basic ingredients. As for chewing, In fact, it was what made me want to make this recipe.Luv it!
Hey jenn! I just found your channel! Its AMAZING! you have so many great tips, so happy I found you. Im going to have to try this one, thanks!
Thank you so much for posting this video! I've never been a fan of tofu but tried this out for dinner and I loved it! Looking forward to eating it again 😊
Just made this for the first time and it was amazing! I've been trying to perfect tofu for years and now, thanks to you, I have 😊 I could only get firm tofu (not extra firm) so I cooked it longer. But the result was absolutely perfect. And you're right, those seasonings are perfect for it. Thank you, thank you, thank you 😊 This is so much easier than pressing and freezing it, which is what I have been doing up to this point. Can't thank you enough. Especially since tofu is zero points on the latest weight watchers program 🎉
I’m so glad u enjoyed it!!! 💖💖💖
OMGoodness, just tried this whole recipe and you are SO right! GENIUS. The tofu is so exactly chicken-y. The garlic is key, I think. You've inspired me to try your method but with a few added spices to make sausage! [I'm thinking powdered fennel, red pepper flakes-crushed, as well as garlic powder and salt.] . If you have experience making other tofu meats I'd be very interested. Thank you.
So trying it! Great video!
Love the crunchy sounds,
sounds appetizing 😋
Beautifully executed!! I’ve been a chef and lacto vegetarian ( no eggs) for many decades- I learnt something new here- thank you 🙏🏽
The eating definitely grated me. It does for some people but I loved this video. New to vegan menus so this was really helpful
I just made this tofu recipe. It's my first time cooking and tasting tofu so I was afraid. It turned out good! Thank you!
I tried your recipe!!! It was so good. My sister and mom loved it. Thank you!!!!! I never would've thought to cook tofu like this had it not been for your video
Hey Sarah!! I sent your Vegan playlist to my daughter (17) (the baby of 3 sisters) She's really getting into Vegan... so this is wonderful!!!!
Poultry seasoning will bring it “around the corner “
That's exactly what I was thinking too!
Poultry seasoning? Store bought? Is it like bouillon?
@@barrazjazz Poultry seasoning is a blend of spice available in the spice aisle.
@@barrazjazz its the flavor profile u may find in pre packaged stuffing - alot of sage, pepper, etc
Ooooo...poultry seasoning! Great idea!
I tried this twice and it was awesome!! I added in a little nutritional yeast to the seasonings and it was soooo good!! thanks for sharing your tips 👌
*Determined 2Win* its like a cheese substitute seasoning I think
Nutritional Yeast! That’s a great idea!
@*Determined 2Win* also the best source of an obscure B vitamin. I think it is B1.
Lavana Fitzgerald - That would be B12. 😉
Donna Northway They fortify it
You did an excellent job with that tofu, I never knew i could get it so crispy, i thought i had to use tempeh which requires a lot of oil, but you used just a bit of oil. Really beautiful!
Love the video! I just recently found out I love tofu! It was a little intimidating for me the first time but it turned out great and now I can't get enough!
Never could get my Tofu crispy until I tried this method today. Thank you!
I've always been scared of trying tofu but now I can't wait to do this!
+Melissa Mermaid yay!!!
Melissa Mermaid omg same 😂🙈
Melissa Mermaid me too lol
Melissa Mermaid try smoked tofu,it's great.
FierceFeline and Melissa Mermaid, Ditto. I had it in a Thai restaurant with a stir fry and it had an eggy sponge texture that I did not like which put me off.
It looks really good. It's an inspiring video. So many ideas now and I've never served it at home before.
Excellent video, and the incredible crunch in the end may really changed my way of preparing tofu! Both the tip about the basic seasoning AND the very slow process of drying it on a medium flame for 20 minutes are very usefull. It is tofu time for dinner tomorrow here in Switzerland, thank you! 💖
Glad you enjoyed it!
looks amazing I hate the way tofu feels when it's spongy lol but this texture is what ive been looking for
Love the video!!!! Thanks for sharing this awesome cooking style for tofu!!!
Thank you! I like your three basic seasonings for tofu also , think I'll adopt that. I love pepper.
You can also freeze it. When you defrost, you can squeeze more liquid out. It gives you a firmer texture
Oh my gosh Jenn thank you so much for putting in the time and effort into making this video. I'm a new vegetarian and I'm trying to make sure I get my daily protein intake and this video really helps with ideas.
I just became a vegetarian like a few weeks ago but I’ve had to fill my whole life and I tried your recipe and it was the bomb
I used the suggestion and my stir fry came out great! Thank you!
Oh my gosh, thank you for making this video! Super helpful and I am really excited to try this out. I'm on my 3rd month of eating a plant based diet 5 days a week (which in the last couple weeks I only had meat 1 day, well 2 because I had 2 strips of bacon on another day) and I hadn't really found a way of making tofu that I have loved.. and it's exactly what you said about the texture. Like I'll like the outside parts but not the squishy insides very much. Cutting out meat has gotten easier and easier each week and this will help me even more! 💛
Awe man, I was so hoping you were a recipe channel. If you decide to start doing regular recipe videos then holler at me to come back to your UA-cam space! Your baby is super cute btw. Anyway have a great Sunday!
Thank you so much ☺️
Haven't had chicken in about 5 years, but it's one of those things I still miss. I'm definitely going to try this. It sounds like it'd be great with fajita veggies in a burrito!
Thank you! Merci! Danke! Arigatoo! [insert your favorite word for "Thank you"]!
EmileeArsenic omg I'm gonna add some spices to this recipe and have tofu tacos
EmileeArsenic merci beaucoup
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I don’t usually like the texture of tofu but your recipe is fantastic
Thank you
Just tried this.
Small chunks but not crumbles seem best imo.
Little oil, i misted some olive oil on a few times during.
Started medium heat, gradually tapered down to med-low, probably had it on the stove 30-40 mins id guess.
Nice and crispy for sure with good texture. I added a tiny bit of sauce for glaze and it stuck nice and stayed crisp.
Id think a good marinade would be best for full taste
Going to try next batch after freezing to see if thats a texture enhancement.
Nice recipe.
This recipe looks (and sounds) delicious. Hubby and I are Plant Based so this recipe will fit right in. Can’t wait to try it! Loved your suggestion to change the seasoning to get different tastes like Italian, Cajun or Asian. Thanks!
I'm "sodium sensitive" and I can't use Bragg's aminos anymore. I am using Mrs. Dash marinades instead that - or liquid smoke.
Thank you Soo much. I had some people over for dinner and they loved it!!! Everyone asked for the recipe so I'm sharing your video. The tofu was the first to go and I made two packs! Your method is awesome 😋
I’m so glad!!! Thanks for sharing my video Andrea!!!
Looks awesome. I would add chopped Rosemary which is my fav seasoning for chicken. Thank you so much!! I have been wondering how to use Tofu.
Cooked my tofu like this for the second time tonight. I added a little chicken seasoning to your recommended spices. Added it to fried rice with extra veggies and pineapple bits. Great fast last minute meal. Before watching your video, I never would have thought tofu could get this crispy and chicken-like if you were patient enough. Thank you for such a great go to meal!
Thank you! The tofu pieces came out crispy and delicious. So simple and tasty.
Tried this, thanks so much! It was the best tofu I've everrr tried. Tricked my dad into thinking it was chicken!! Loved it.
I love the simplicity of your instructions. I appreciate no silly humour...thank you. Wonderful technique. A lot of people are suggesting freezing and thawing for meaty texture. I wonder if this would cut the cooking time.
Thanks for the video. Just came across it and it looks great so I will have to try it. How would you flavor something to taste like shrimp or seafood? Let me know if you have any ideas. Thanks again.
Thanks for a wonderful recipe; it looks delicious! God bless you.
Her wedding ring is pretty. I always like to look at wedding rings. I have my invisible one on right now.
+2 7 lmao!!! You're hilarious! Thank you! I love looking at wedding rings too! 😍💍
Me too. Invisible ring is gorgeous, isn't it???
@@gammonjackson1527 ... and what's wrong with that?? Would you rather have bitching negative humans around you
You have a ring its brown
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I loved the video 🙌 you got me with the crunch 😋 going to try an make this this week. Thanks girl💕
Omg I literally watched your video 30 mins ago, and now I have made the most amazing tofu--chicken pieces! What an amazing idea, to toast the tofu at a medium heat. I only added one ingredient, chicken seasoning, and it took the dish to the next level. Thanks for sharing.
Yum sounds good 💖💖💖
Girl ,this really does taste like chicken!! Thank you for sharing!
I add ground coriander into the tofu when frying to get it to taste like chicken and
Add Chinese five spice and soy sauce ( then minus salt) to get roast pork flavor😊
Try?
Thanks for this video, very helpful and informative! Making this tonight!
This looks really great. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I must try this.
I thought I remembered you doing this Tofu Vlog a while back so I came searching lol. Happy I found it and cant wait to try 🙂
Okay hearing it crunch when you bite it was the decider for me - thank you so much!!
This turned out GOOD even for me (I'm able to boil water pretty well), satisfying, I think I'll be making it twice a week from here on out until I keel over at 112 years old. Recommend.
I've made your recipe so many times, my hubby and I love this!! Thank you so much for sharing!!🌱💚
You’re welcome and so sweet, thanks Anita 🥰
I've watched this video many times, it never gets old. Thank you for sharing. Going to make it for dinner.
I'll give this tofu recipe a try. I know it may sound strange, but have you ever tried cooking cucumber and pineapple in with the rest of the stir fry ingredients? I pour it over the rice. 🌹
oh my
+aprilbaby hope you enjoy ☺
Thank you very much for making this video. It was very informative and well done! I am anxious to try this dish. All I have ever done with Tofu is fry it with a sauce of some kind or add it to a salad. This looks great!
Two weeks ago I bought tofu. Haven't been able to figure out how to prep it. When I get home today I will make this. Glad I came across your video.
Thanks jenn! First time I ever ate tofu, will use this many times but I thought it tasted exactly like hard fried scrambled eggs... And that's why I like em.
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Good fast way to prepare and.season ,and cook tofu👍
Thanks for taking detailed steps for this recipe. I enjoyed every minute. I plan to make it with the Tofu in my frig.
oh that looks Delicious !! I can't wait to try this. thank you for sharing.
Absolutely trying this today! Your dish looks delicious!!!
Hope you enjoy🥰
I made this today. Came out very good! I don't know how chicken tastes like anymore but certainly if you break tofu into flat pieces the chewier the texture. I can imagine marinating it first and will be even better. Thank you!
Thanks for taking a few bites it's always more enjoyable to want to try something when somebody's already crunched It and made it sound very appetizing.
Jenn thank you for the video. I am wanting to become a vegetarian, and this video definitely helped me. I even bought the tofu last night, so I guess after work I will be ready to give it a try!
If you freeze, thaw and refreeze and thaw. The tofu really gets a consistency of white meat chicken.
you shouldn't refreeze food that has thawed out unless you cook it at a high temperature before the refreeze, otherwise you will introduce bacteria that will cause food poisening.
Yep - totally with you, Katerina. Freeze, thaw, freeze, thaw, all in the sterile sealed packaging. It really transforms tofu's texture. Ken - you're also totally correct. If there are any bacteria in the food before it is frozen, they will multiply rapidly when the food is defrosted, and it should be cooked thoroughly. However, aseptic food in a sealed package is, by definition, sterile, so there is zero risk of bacterial food poisoning. Do not do this with home made tofu!
Vegan nearly 6 years and once read someone’s comment similar to this so tried double freezing... the second freezing was a waste of time and did nothing to the texture that the first freezing didn’t already do. So save yourself the hassle & don’t bother freezing it twice... the chemical bond changes already in the first freezing 🤗
I've never had tofu in my life....guess who's gonna try it this weekend *fingers crossed*
Leah Dolabaille me too! I hope it looks as good as this
Well, I still wanna know, how was it. I'm cooking tofu right now lol.
Thank you for posting this video. I made the ‘chicken’ tofu today and it was delicious! I added some hot sauce , vegan ranch, lettuce and tomato and made a wrap and it will definitely be on top of my recipe list!
Great way to cook tofu. Since seeing this we always keep some precooked tofu in the fridge. We use it in everything, even on salads.
I liked the crunchy sound. It made me giggle.