I never thought I could cook tofu this perfect
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I never thought I could cook tofu this perfect... I mean it's really perfect. Crunchy on the outside, soft and firm in the middle. No starch, no breading... it holds onto sauce well, works great for sandwiches, salads, stir fries or rice dishes... in my opinion it's the best tofu preparation!
I tested every way to cook tofu using the Dreo ChefMaker to see which way worked the best.
1. Not pressed
2. pressed
3. salted
4. dehydrated
5. Frozen
Cooking type
1. air fry
2. Roast
3. Toast
4. bake
5. broil
Which one do you think won?
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That was a big effort you did to tell me the best way to cook tofu. Thanks for doing that just for me.
Agree.
6:00 Slice the tofu thin (like 1/4”) then dehydrate the exterior. You want the interior to be soft. Now fry it. If you marinate it before dehydration, then fry it up. You will get a nice tofu bacon.
Also could you smoke some tofu on your channel? I do it in my big smoker, wondering if you might have an easier method.
Your enthusiasm for the products that sponsor you is fun to watch. I like how you can change your mind or adapt ypur ideas to the current circumstances. Monica is so lovely, she manages to find accurate adjectives for you every time. What I'd really like to see is if you can make tofu that has the flavoring built into it. Probably by flavouring the soymilk. This could work so well for barbecue or seafood-type flavours, but have never seen it done by anyone. Great comparison video.
I feel like, as long as the chunk of tofu is big enough, it can have a nice crisp on the outside without drying out on the inside. A little coat of oil should also help browning/crisping more evenly.
yeah I wish I would have tested with an oil coat in the end... I do think that could totally bring it over the top. I do wonder if you do the same thing I did here, coat with a light coat of oil for the last few minutes if that would give you a the best outcome. Instead of coating for the entire cook?
@@SauceStache I always add oil in the beginning. I feel the cooking time is too short to justify waiting with applying it.
But hey, this also means if you’re oil free then you don’t have to miss out on crispy tofu.
@@nicktheavatar_ That's true. The crisp is just different, and if the piece is too thin, the tofu can feel really dry. :(
Ok so I am not alone in getting a bit lost… details for exactly how you cooked the final winner??? Overnight press, how long? Air fry. How long? Thank you for all of this experimentation! Bet you did not want to eat tofu for the rest of the week 😂 this method will save me standing over the stove turning each cube when browned in oil after shaking with cornstarch to make a coating. 🎉
Overnight pressed 400 for 15. Airfry or Roast
How did you do the overnight tofu please, there was a lot going on and I got a bit lost if you don't mind. Also can you put the recipie on your website? Great work as always :)
I really appreciate all the experiments you do, it helps me tremendously with my own cooking!
If you are pressed for time, steam a block, press it for about 15 mins. and then air fry you get the same texture as an overnight press.
frozen tofu is perfect for soups - thats its original application. it sucks up the moisture really well for a succulent broth filled bite! def rex using your fave frozen method and making a ramen or pho with it
I finally did an experiment in my AF. I cut the tofu into cubes (about an inch). One part I put in cornstarch, then egg, then panko. The other part I used just egg and panko. Put in the AF @320 for 10 min, then turned and another 10 min. Now I see why the first step is cornstarch. So much more crispy and the texture was great, the other without the cornstarch was spongy and not so good. Thank you for your demos!!!!
I love how you were able to monitor cooking from your office while completing “important work!”😂😂😂
As always... I want to cook all of your recipes!
I like how you go 100% in! Thanx you two!
Need more info on the overnight press. Did you put the tofu in the fridge while pressing overnight? About how long was the press (12 hours, 16 hours, ??) Did you just set the press once and forget about it or did you keep tightening up the press as time went along. Also did you keep pouring off the water?
So many questions but you said that was the best method so inquiring minds need to know. Thanks SaucyMan for all you do!
Ahh yeah so more info!! it was around 20 hours total, in the fridge and I didnt touch the press once I started it. I did pour off the water and patted it dry before cooking!!!! Hope that helps!!
Thanks Roy and Mark! That's precisely the info I was after… the winning result looks incredible! Cheers SauceClan! 👏😀
I appreciate the scientific approach... a directed and quantified trial and error approach to experimentally determine what works best.
Just SUPPORTED this for one machine!! Your use/endorsement is what makes all the decision making on ‘supporting’ a kickstarter much easier!!
It’s insane how perfectly that cooked! It’s perfect as is for the stir fry you did here, but would also be really interesting if you tried the same or similar process with the tofu soaked and treated to mimic meat color and flavor.
Sanity has nothing to do with how tofu is perfectly cooked, tho.
Or DOES it???
@@JTMusicbox
Seriously, sanism is not ok, even if supposedly used to describe something positive.
Communication is about understanding the gist. Words have many meanings and uses. If you are joking that’s fine. If you are trying to rescue a non existent victim from my non existent oppression by taking my words out of context, you may benefit from learning about the drama triangle. That said, Sauce Stache is Awesome!
@@JTMusicbox
Whoa!
... you may benefit from refraining from... the urge to condescendingly lecture a person whose knowledge about communication²/psych¹ stuff is total enigma to you!
Opression is not "yours", it's systemic and
context is - your thoughtless CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC DISCOURSE, that actually harms people.
Luckily this one instance is remaining unnoticed.
¹the irony there: Even during my -studied psychology- uni days in the 90ies, TA was heavily criticized, and considered pseudoscientific, even by Assistant Professor that was teaching therapy, eclectic aproach - that did include some of TA tools (analogies)
²theories about communication, psycholinguistics course, cognitive psych.
also - psychiatry, and social psych. - prejudices and justice...
You're so out of your depth here, it's... sad.
My god, I live how thorough this video is. The amount of variables you took into account is so impressive! I am not surprised about the result but I am also happy the "lazy tofu" was good enough :D And hey, what a fantastic sponsor - I am so glad you get to use such a great appliance, it really seems next level.
Oh man, that glassy-crispy exterior and fluffy interior is one of those foods that haunts my dreams at night.
Here I was like "Oh, I don't cook meat or anything. I don't need this DREO." Then here comes Sauce Stache with this video! I've been needing to replace my 9-year-old air fryer for a while now. You and Guga sold me on the DREO. Thanks!
Yeah I'll be honest it was shocking good! I need to watch gugas video now!!
@@SauceStache Although seitan doesn’t agree with my belly. I wonder how the Chefmaker would do with seitan 👀
All my favorite RUclips cooks are getting Chef makers! I want one!
This is the Lord’s work. Bless you.
You can make your own tofu and put flavours directly inside instead of marinating 👍
Pre-ordered mine. Thanks for the heads up!!
Thanks for sharing your helpful video 😊
WOW, that was a huge effort!! So great that you shared with us, thank you!! I just didn't really understand how you pressed the tofu (just that it was overnight), not how you cooked it. So, you didn't season it al all, right? How long did you auifly/roast it for?... are you saving that for another video? hehehe
Can you please put up the recipe sometime for the winner - the overnight press and broiled? 😊
LOL, I watched this video to discover the best way to prepare Tofu. Discovered the best way is what I already do 😄
Damn they’re going heavy on the sponsoring first saw them on sorted!
They sent me this thing a while ago and its bananas. I really hope it takes off because people are going to love it.
I checked out the link for the Dreo and couldn't find out what materials they use. I'm totally opposed to cooking any of my food in plastic. Any parts made of plastic and I'm not interested. Do you know what materials are used in the construction of the oven?
I always use the air fryer for tofu that I am going to stir-fry or for a quick meal
its wild how good it comes out right??? like im never going back to just a simple pan fry!!!
@@SauceStache I still use my deep fryer for some dishes, but it's my favorite way when I don't want to deep fry.
Yes I have stopped cooking tofu any other way!
Awesome stuff! But with a stir fry it's all about coating in cornflour and then frying in oil for that crispy outside
Try boiled and microwaved "pressing" methods.
To finish some important work 😂😂 proceeds to play video games. Lol I love it.
End product looks So good
@saucestache Mark, hiiii. What are the chances that once the DREO's have shipped and been delivered, you can do a lil more in-depth, VEGAN demo on it❓ I keep finding rack of lamb and steak and....well, you know. I know I would REALLY appreciate it.😁
I never thought I would see someone would use a chefmaker for tofu, especially is so many different ways. I am fairly certain I am not ever going to cook tofu in mine if and when I get it. The kickstarter went crazy today. 8 hours in they're at $900k of their $10k goal, lol.
Question/Challenge | So, there is a type of food I haven't seen you make yet, I scrolled through 3 years or so of videos and didn't catch anything. But one of the foods I miss the most, especially during the summer, is ham and chicken salad sandwiches. I miss those cheap and easy cold sandwiches that you throw together in 2 minutes. But, I haven't found any alternative, and despite how many ways I try - I just don't like tofu. Do you know, or can you, recreate a ham salad sandwich that isn't tofu based?
BTW, Chickpea meatloaf was 😘👌
The passion and dedication you have 👏😻
it looks so beautiful!!
You’ve lost weight! Nicely done, man! And thanks for the tofu tips!
I saw this on Sorted. So cool you got sent one!!!
It's super cool!! like I am beyond stoked about it!! thank you!!
Oh my gosh I saw the deep on Guga’s channel last week. It looks so amazing.
really wanted to see what will happen if you collab with guga
Great, was just about to experiment with some tofu myself. Something else: I heard the new Veggie burger from Shake Shack is really good, and is made from actual identifiable vegetables. Am very much looking forward to your take 😃...
What type of tofu though?? Extra firm, medium firm, firm?
That was a lot of work-but I sorta missed the details of the best method. . .
Yooo that's the cooking machine SORTEDFOOD were able to test, awesome
To make tofu like chicken you said it is best to freeze it bread or and fry it. Do you have to squeeze the water out first before freezing?
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I mean, that is IMPORTANT! Relaxing and Destressing is prob thee MOST important work we can do. 😊
I cook so much Tofu that getting a Dreo Chiefmaker would be worth it.
I am going to get the Dreo. I am SOLD! 😂
What temp and how long did you air fry your tofu?
If you rehydrated and sweetened the pressed one it looks perfect for Inari-zushi (Sushi).
I wonder how the frozen one in a stir fry would be
Aw, wish I had money to buy stuff like that 😔
Yeah me too I was hoping this would be a video on how poor people can prepare ToFu. Not having to buy a new fangled expensive gadget. I just wanted a good recipe.
@@coolmoon4382 you dont have to get some overpriced all in one machine to do this, if you oven has a convection setting you can do the same thing. If you dont have a convection setting if you roughly increase the temperature or cooking time by 25% you get a similar effect. I am sure the sponsored product has its conveniences but you can still use a regular oven to pull this off.
I missed it somewhere about what firmness of tofu you use? soft, medium, firm? Please, thankyou!
Looks great!
0:08 looks like a Guinea pig 😢
Bro! You're right! 😂
Which tofu did you start with???!
1. Silken
2. Soft
3. Firm
4. Extra Firm
Looks like they used Nature's Soy Tofu (Firm)
Man, have you been working out? You look good!
I guess this depends on the person. Some people like soft moist natural tofu without any crisp on the outside
I am looking for a way to give two times frozen and then pressed 30 min tofu flavour on THE INSIDE. Is it possible to get the tofu flavour by i.e. needling it and dripping marinate on it or leaving it in broth for 12 hrs or so or how?? Thanks! Love your experiments on all vegan stuff!!!
I think I’ll be getting one. Not bad price either
Did the crisp stay after refrigeration in the winning method?
I hate the texture of tofu but I may try the all night pressing. 🎼
Well, that was a very nice commercial for a kitchen appliance, lmao.
I want to die.
What is salted.
what temperature did you roast the winner on and how long?
that water that came out was a tablespoon max
What about salted AND pressed??
This touch display ... a full show stopper. Everywhere are this awful touch fields and displays. I don't want an experience but a gear that stays in service for years and is repairable if it's broken.
This touch displays are the most awful invention ... looks scifi but the user experience is always crappy.
I want the ordinary push buttons back.
Next BS is this app connection for every house hold device this days ... why? Just get a timer.
Nothing against your recipes ... they are excellent but this oven is an example of everything I don't want to have in my kitchen (even if the basic function sounds cool and useful)
what will really suck is when the touch pads stop working....like my ninja foodie xl...its a nightmare now
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MY MAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!!
You didn't say if the winner was silken or firm tofu
That's interesting. I need to up my tofu game as well. But does it have a euro plug, that's the question. 😆
I like how Monica's nails match the tofu lol
Sauce Stache would you be able to compare soft, firm and silken tofu?
I got silken tofu by mistake and I have no idea how to use it 😭 LOL rock on dude🤘🤙
Tofu scramble, also look at chocolate pudding w silken tofu!
@@eceej hehee I will try! 😆 Haven’t had pudding in soooo long 🤤
Can I use the Dreo as a dehydrator?
Yeah!! Thats how I dehydrated the tofu in this video!
You look leaner
5:25
6:30
That was impressive. I appreciate the thought and execution that went into the protocol and experiment. So much so that I watched the whole sponsor section (I usually skip it as they don't interest me, sorry). Thanks so much.
Nothing against sponsorships but this one felt too much like a whole commercial for me.
oh no he's just doing ads now :(
One long ass ad!
Really only small segments throughout! But in general the concept of the video still stands on its own! I came up with this idea before I had the Chefmaker
So, how do we, uh, make the tofu then?
The best version was an overnight press using a convection oven then broil!
❤️
It was very hard to go through their website and see pieces of animals all over it. Ugh! Sorry but I felt totally deflated by it.
I’m glad that there are other people that think this
😋😋😋
hahah thank you!!!
I feel misused.
I wonder if cooking all of these varieties/methods would come out the same in a traditional oven….it does come across as more of an advertisement for
the sponsor and their amazing oven. 🙄
اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد وعلى اله وصحبه اجمعين
very confusing and hard to follow
I get that you have to make money off your videos and all that and I don't mind ads AT ALL but this entire video was like an ad and it kind of rubbed me the wrong way? I will probably get hate for this and I LOVE your videos usually but not this format. I can't make these recipes without that oven.
Bruh, she literally said it was perfect ... then said it could be a little more dry and a little more crispy. How can it be perfect if it needs to be crispier and drier? Am I the only one who doesn't trust a word she says on any review? Everything is always so delicious and perfect and amazing.
yeah everything tastes good 😂
I definitely need a Dreo machine
Its WILD!! we are getting rid of our old countertop oven now. Never thought that would happen
now that youve lost all of that. gain that muscle!! i use noom and mycopilot to help keep myself accountable
In my opinion, the perfect tofu is deep-fried and chewy. Fried tofu was never meant to be crispy.
Thumbnail says tofu perfection. Wrong! The perfect tofu is straight from the box,never frozen, unpressed and uncooked. Lol. You can throw it into anything! Especially asian dishes and soups.
Yours still looks great and delicious though. I'd eat it all up!
First! (never did this before)
YES!!!! And thank you hahah
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