How to Cook Tofu Like a BOSS (BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TOFU)
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Today's video is ALL ABOUT TOFU and how to cook tofu like a BOSS. Tofu is SO misunderstood so I hope to give you some different ideas on how you can use tofu. This video goes through the different types of tofu and how to use each kind of tofu in different ways, my favourite way of cooking tofu and making it flavourful, what happens when you freeze tofu (my new favourite way of flavouring tofu!) and more.
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1:27 how much I love tofu
2:10 what's your beef with tofu??
2:49 isn't soy/tofu bad for you though?
3:48 DIFFERENT KINDS OF TOFU!
11:53 Preparing & Storing Tofu
14:02 Do I have to press tofu?
15:00 HOW TO COOK TOFU (my favourite way of cooking tofu)
18:02 HOW TO FLAVOUR TOFU
19:11 What happens when you FREEZE tofu
CHECK OUT THESE TOFU RECIPES / different ways of using tofu -
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★ Scrambled Tofu - • WHAT I ATE IN A DAY #1...
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★ Soft Tofu in Instant Ramen Soup - • VEGAN RAMEN HACK | #7 ...
★ Sweet Chili & Teriyaki Tofu - • CHEAP EASY VEGAN TOFU ...
★ Air Fried Tofu Recipe - • HEALTHY JUNK FOOD // M...
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★ Tofu "Cream Cheese" Spread - • ULTRA LAZY VEGAN RECIP...
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JUMP TO DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE VIDEO:
1:27 how much I love tofu
2:10 what's your beef with tofu??
2:49 isn't soy/tofu bad for you though?
3:48 DIFFERENT KINDS OF TOFU!
11:53 Preparing & Storing Tofu
14:02 Do I have to press tofu?
15:00 HOW TO COOK TOFU (my favourite way of cooking tofu)
18:02 HOW TO FLAVOUR TOFU
19:11 What happens when you FREEZE tofu
CHECK OUT THESE TOFU RECIPES / different ways of using tofu -
★ Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu jjigae) - ruclips.net/video/NVC8YAaoIB8/видео.html
★ Scrambled Tofu - ruclips.net/video/HvbTZCyHeic/видео.html
★ Microwave Scrambled Tofu - ruclips.net/video/QECVtEc7dsE/видео.html
★ Comfort Breakfast Recipes - ruclips.net/video/_zi1ZwHh8R8/видео.html
★ Soft Tofu in Instant Ramen Soup - ruclips.net/video/l4AScoxHTCU/видео.html
★ Sweet Chili & Teriyaki Tofu - ruclips.net/video/w5wxEX5Rk9c/видео.html
★ Air Fried Tofu Recipe - ruclips.net/video/rdrfqA81xqc/видео.htmlm51s
★ Tofu Ricotta Cheese (Vegan Lasagne Recipe) - ruclips.net/video/ZL1ydTJSxvg/видео.html
★ Tofu "Cream Cheese" Spread - ruclips.net/video/xWBetY7IfKU/видео.htmlm40s
★ Creamy Pasta Sauce - ruclips.net/video/vyTNZIjhLQ0/видео.html
★ Korean Style Soft Mapo Tofu - ruclips.net/video/w5wxEX5Rk9c/видео.html
★ DOWNLOAD MY EBOOK FOR MORE TOFU RECIPES - www.thecheaplazyvegan.com/ebook
thank you for this video
While I love the taste of tofu, I only allow myself to eat it very rarely due to the health ramifications. I wish I could get it in all my Asian food but that's just not the way it can be for me.
Lovely! Thank you for all the links also! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much for this it’s so helpful!!!!
lockergr soy is healthy. Our body does not respond to plant estrogen
Not a vegan here, and I'm a first-time watcher, but I am looking to incorporate more vegetarian and vegan recipes. These look delicious. I love tofu - can't believe it's that easy and versatile!
exactly - my story too. can't wait to experiment now with tofu!
Me too!
i just wanted to see some tofu get cut, im not vegan i love meat but cutting tofu is so satisfying
Oh, that’s great!
Awesome
This info is exactly what I need to graduate from a baby vegan to a vegan grown-up!
me too! Baby sister!
I agree!
I am still a baby vegan 😅
Baby vegan? So you mean eating the pre-made fake meats? I’m doing a combo of both at the moment 😜
You being like ain't nobody got time to press tofu just made me jump on board. This is the kinda vegan content that makes me think I can live that life.
Yes! Join the vegan movement!
What helped me is looking into the eyes of the animals I was going to eat.....
I never press tofu, the closest I've ever gotten to "pressing" tofu is when I crumbled up the tofu to make eggless "egg" salad. I use hard tofu.
One video blogger just quickly presses her tofu in a clean kitchen towel.
Probably a good idea to press if marinating.
So an explanation of the freezing thing... theres so much water in tofu so when you freeze it, ice crystals form and create air pockets which makes it super spongy and absorbent. That's the trick to restuarant style tofu
An important thing to note is that if you use tofu with the coagulant magnesium chloride (nigari) versus calcium sulfate in this freezing method, it will create an even better meaty layered texture
Stupid noob question, but do you guys freeze in bags or what?
@@gravyall0va Do you coat the tofu with nigari and then freeze, or coat after freezing? And how long do you normally keep in the freezer?
@@albo181 I'd think wrapping in saran wrap then putting in a bag is the best way to go before freezing. That's what I do with my veggies and fruits that I freeze.
You can get the same effect by deep frying (or shallow fry + flip) the tofu. This is what Asian restaurants do.
My roommate went from "sorry, no" when I'd offer him some tofu I made to "can you please make that [tofu dish] tonight?" in just a few months. He loves it now! He just needed to give it a chance and try it a few different ways. His favorites are crispy tofu with a soy-sesame-ginger sauce or smoky pan-friend tofu seasoned with gochujang and cooked into a panini with kimchi.
Teresa LeVasseur yes an open mind plus practice makes perfect really helps! :)
Teresa LeVasseur that’s sooo good! Soy sesame ginger is an all time favourite in my home also! 😻😻😻
My boyfriend wouldn't eat tofu either.. So I started calling it bean curd and now he eats it up and begs for more... XD
Kelsie Snyder lol sadly I hate bean curd. Tried it twice at 2 different restaurants. Some parts of it reminds me of that gross crispy edge stuff on the edges of an omelette. (Like an over cooked omelette)
Vegan Living 24/7 bean curd is just another name for tofu.. So they probably cooked it wrong. :p
One of my favorite things about you and your channel is the way you speak. The cute funny way you inflect some sentences. you are sassy and intelligent!
66voldemort I like your username!
Awww thank you!!! 😘
I quickly made this name years ago, now i'm stuck. oh well.
The first way I started using tofu was to mix soft tofu into my morning oatmeal. It gives the oatmeal a more pudding-like texture, which I like, and adds more protein. I still make my oatmeal that way.
SAME! And i eat my oatmeal salty. :D
Ohh! I might have to try this. Fantastic idea!
Thanks! I would have never thought of that.
Will be trying this, thanks for the tip
That’s a good idea
Crispy tofu turned out PERFECT! I didn't have to freeze, thaw, dry or coat it which is amazing! Thank you! I am SO glad to learn how to cook it better after trying for months
something that i learned,and i don't know why it blew my mind because that should be basic knowledge. BUT when marinading a tofu piece, don't use a oil based marinade, because tofu has a high water content, even after being pressed. Oil an water don't really mix. So by using a water based marinade, it will absorb flavours a lot more
Merci!
Wow I feel dumb for not realizing this before now.
Great tip!
What can you do with tofu:
- Everything.
Gizira Leon but actually. It's magic
Talk too much
Not a vegan, but i had a tofu burrito and it was the best burrito ever.
Shame u r not
If you live in the UK, Taco Mazama sells chipotle shredded tofu in burritos and quesadillas and it is killer.
So good that it made you lookup tofu videos on RUclips? 😅
@@paulamcdonalld7147 because of vegans like you nobody wants to be vegan.. vegan myself here ✌🏽
@@paulamcdonalld7147 Shut up and don't be a snobby vegan. People like you make us look bad.
Excellent video to see the multiple ways that tofu can be used. I especially liked how you showed quick shots of many recipes.
Just stopped the video to go buy tofu..😂
You are so creative with tofu!!!! I can't wait to try one of these recipes out, thank you!
I love this. Great info and ideas! I'm inspired!
Asian vegan here🙋♀️
Fired tofu
stinky tofu
tofu puff
fermented tofu
dried tofu
tofu veggie soup
qianye tofu
Did I miss something?
Oh btw I made chocolate mousse by silken tofu. That was amazing
Yentl grilled tofu! Half asian here!
Yentl tofu skin
Yentl mmmmm...stinky tofu!
Golden Eagle OMG That’s absolutely my fave
Fermented tofu for hot-pot and congee, 5 Spice tofu, Ma Po Tofu - I love it all :)
If loving tofu is wrong, I don't wanna right. Yup, we Asians still alive after years of tofu! Lol! 😝
Tofu is sooo great! I love it, too!
Yeah, all this talking about harm that non-fermented soy might cause makes me wanna eat the sh*t outta my tofu supplies.
I'm not Asian and I love tofu so so much.
Yes! I am Black. I eat tofu often. I ate it while pregnant. Today, it's my 10 year old's favorite food. She likes it raw, baked, fried, crumbled, grilled, sauted. silken, firm, extra firm
LMAO
I LOVE you and how down to earth you are!! Thank you SO much for making it fun(and easier) to be vegan!!
I so needed this video, it was perfect! Thanks for making it
I’m so glad I found this gem on RUclips. I’ve struggled with what to do with tofu and you opened my eyes to some of the endless possibilities! I am so excited to try it out now. Thank you for taking the time to do this💖
same here
I’m so glad I came across this video!!! I’ve been interested in trying out vegan recipes to switch up my week! Soo good to get a break down of different types of tofu! :)
So informative! One of the best videos I’ve seen on the subject! Love your personality and passion! 😎🤘
Best tofu video EVER! So glad I found your channel and I am definitely trying out your recipes and getting your ebook :) Thank you!
I love the way way you explain tofu and hint at different possibilities. So inspiring to me.🤗
Ooo so useful!! Thank you 🙌🏼
Jaclyn Forbes you sound like a rip off or Jocelyn Flores
It was actually pretty good
Just watching this one and thak you!! I got a lot of inspiration from this can't wait to try some of your recipes!💜
Omg that was SO helpful! Thank you for the video!!
These are some great tips! There can't be a better video about tofu cooking. Thanks.
Yay! Thank you!!!👏
Excellent vid WITH TIME STAMPS! DA BEST, and very informative. 👍
Gotta get that e-book!!!!
I loved this video. Tofu is one of those things most people don't know how to do properly. That tip you have about freezing... Changed my life. I'll try it out.
Thanks! I love good healthy food. Just discovered your channel. Can hardly wait to try some of your ideas. This is going to be fun.
Oh my god, such an amazing video!! I'm currently soaking my beans to make my home made tofu and thanks to you i'm feeling super inspired to cook it! :D
LOVE THIS! 🙌😍 I always freeze my tofu and make lots of different things with it. My husband,who HATES tofu, actually likes the texture when i freeze and thaw it out. He is eating tofu now! 😍😍😍😍 YAY!
Such a good/informative video! Thanks for sharing.
I just LUV ur humor!!!! These recipes are God sent... Thank u for demonstrating and preparing all the tofu recipes very grateful...
Everybody was TOFU fighting!! YA!!!
😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
J-Mac's Amateur Kitchen 🇦🇺😃
Terrible 😂 😂 😂
I cannot believe that made me laugh 😂
Your one year old joke had nearly made me chocked on my dinner. It was good. BUT now, no thanks to you for having a terrible ear worm now. The beginning keeps starting, over and over and over. Ohh ohhh ohhh ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, tadadadadadada. Help me God.
Good morning and thank you so much for this video! I do buy a lot of tofu and use it many different ways my husband and I are 60 and62 years old and have been vegan for almost a year! We have grown to love tofu and it is through a lot of your videos that we have begun to use it different ways. I made tofu and vegan gravy for dinner the other night and my granddaughter said oh Nana when will you make me more white steak LOL :-)
Kate Carr hahaha that is incredible!
You two will probably live another sixty years. Compassion goes a long way!
Awesome video! Thank you and I look forward to future videos.
Thank you 🌺 I will try !
Looks delish
Can I just say how much I LOVE TOFU!!! This video is AMAZING per usual ♥️
Just bought tofu for the first time, really good video!
This was excellent!! Can’t wait to try all these ideas 💡 thank you!!
Think this was the first video I saw from you. Very helpful and I appreciate you
Wow, so many comments on this subject! I eat lots of soy , am 58 years old and just plain skipped menopause. Soy is life!
Maureen Bullis he’ll yeah! 😻
Yes, I’ve heard there isn’t even a word for hot flash in Japan because the women don’t experience them.
Soy contains a lot of phytohormones that act similarly to estrogen. Good to counteract menopause but a friend of mine has polycystic ovary syndrome slo she has to avoid it entirely. It is not bad for a healthy body but with some medical conditions you have to be careful.
So are you telling me that more tofu = few or no hot flashes?? I'm about to get some real tofu cooking skills (thanks to this video) immediately! :)
Tofu has been assisting me with shrinking my fibroids. I used to be afraid of soy but I started doing my research and eating tofu and I have not experienced any pain or excessive bleeding during my periods since I've started eating it. I'm certain the phytoestrogen is the cure!
WOW this is the most informative video i have ever seen!!!!!!!! Thank you :)
Wow. I'm in awe with your delicious recipes.
I will try them
I love you for this lol, thank you so much for sharing! God bless you and your family.❤️
I’ve been trying to cut down on my meat and dairy consumption for health reasons and this really me showed how many different things I can make using tofu. The vegan ricotta idea is genius
Thank you so much for doing this video. I live in a region of the United States, Appalachia, more specific southeastern Kentucky where not too many people use and cook tofu. At least the people I know :) Glad to have such an informative introduction and I can't wait to incorporate this healthy alternative to my diet!
I am from the mountains of West Virginia and you would not believe the number of people that called me names merely because I stopped hunting and eating meat. I wonder if God looks at us and says how can man (un)kind be so judgmental?
@@Tay_Tarr Pretty ironic, right?!
Awsome vid! Seems like you're making dishes that exactly fit my taste. Definitely gonna subscribe. 😁
I enjoyed this video thank you for all the info! Subscribed for sure !
I love this! I've been trying to decide what to do with the block of tofu I bought. I'll make tofu a regular source of protein in my diet from now on.
I use tofu for smoothies, (banana + soft silken tofu + strawbery or other fruits) yum
For creamy soups (I blend my veggie soup also with soft silken tofu)
Roasted for sandwiches (veggies + roasted tofu + olive oil or vegan mayo)
Scrambled tofu in the mornings
I love tofu
Will try these! Sounds so good
How do you make the scrambled tofu?
Love the way you cooked the tofu, not having to drain it first is such a time saver when I get home from work! Thanks, love your videos.
Extremely helpful. Thank you SO MUCH!!!
I'm just starting off trying to become a vegetarian and I really needed this primer to figure out what I'm doing since I've never made tofu in my life. Thank you. 🙏💕
I’ve been eating tofu for at least 50 years!! LOVE IT!! My sister in law (from Korea) introduced me to it!! AND KIMCHEE! Yum!!
Thank you so much for this! I know absolutely nothing about tofu except that I know there are ways to make it taste good. Thats it. I don't know the ways. I don't know anything else. This video has been an AMAZING great start to understanding tofu and coming from someone who has eaten her whole life makes a huge difference to me! Thank you so much and i love your personality! I have subscribed, liked the video, and smashed that notification bell! Again, thank you so much!
THANK YOU! this was incredibly helpful
*runs to the store to buy all the tofu* Thank you for this video, from a baby vegan!
2nd try with this and it all came out well. Thank you so so much. Im not much of a cooker but hell i think i did alrite thank youu🌹❤️
I absolutely love tofu, just plain or the versatility of it! Thanks for the ideas!
👍 First one I’ve watched. Practical. Good pace. Well edited. I’m gonna watch the rest. I’ve been trying A new tofu thing every week.
hearing the word tofu so many times made it stop sounding like a real word by the end of the video lol
Like when you write a word several times and it begins to look misspelled!
I knew this was here, but finally broke down and bought some extra firm tofu. I am totally trying the crispy type tofu with some sauces. I'm trying to increase plant based meals and this sounds fantastic with some veggies and noodles or rice. Very good explanation on everything and clear as can be. You are an awesome teacher.
It's nice to see positive comments! 😊
@@sunnyshealthcoaching I don't quite get the whole negative comments thing. I mean if it were constructive, yes. But mostly they aren't. I have a very small channel under a different name, never took off, but I know talking to a camera, projecting yourself, AND doing something educational. Hard combo. Nice to see when someone does it well.
Thank you for all your knowledge on tofu! It really helps so much!
That looks so good ‼️ I tasted TOFU twice and I know I love it
but don’t know how to cook it
so I appreciate you taking the time to show me thank you so much.
Watched this video and then made some pan fried tofu and it turned out amazing. My husband wished there was more and his 10 year old brother loved it too, told his mom that she had to try some too. Thanks so much!
Tofu stopped my hot flashes dead in their tracks. Enough said. Bring on the tofu.
ShaunieBNaturalista whuuutt! Ima start eating it.
Wow, me too!
I am stocking up on tofu TO-DAY. Okayyy?
Great video. You rock girl. ❤️
You can stop hot flushes with out eating Tofu by calling me and my 2 Foot "Schlong" and you will never ever look Tofu back in the Eyes !
TOTALLY LOVED THIS VIDEO AND YOUR ATTITUDE! Thanks for the Tofu 101. I'm hooked!
Great video. Just started cooking with tofu and this is very helpful! Thank you!!!
This was great, and thanks for the really good tips about not having to press Tofu, I just bought a block of tofu for the first time, I am interested in becoming a vegetarian, so I want easy tasty vegitarian recipes. I was also pleased that you mentioned all the tofu options as well as your own recipes for Tofu, I will check them out. Thank you for taking the time to make this video for Tofu beginners, I appreciated it. Good video, very informative I gave thumbs up and I am subscribed. Laura in uk
Love how ppl are afraid of tofu yet they neglect the fact that their food animals eat GMO soy beans 🤣 duped.
Katie Pecotich LOL exactly
Many people might but those of us who have concerns about our health do take care in determining where our meat comes from. Just like I'm sure that you take care in figuring out how to get B12 in your diet since the animal free diet has none.
Great point Katie! I didn't even think of that.
Tons of foods are fortified with b12. Low b12 is not a "vegan problem." I had much lower b12 when I did eat meat. Which also took affect on my Vitamin D and good cholesterol. Now my labs are awesome. You can eat tons of meat and be low in b12. there is more to it than you suggest. Also, the b12 you get from your meat was from the animal getting it in their diet. So, I prefer to get mine straight and not second hand from an animal.
Aw, a little meat isn't bad for you or unethical. In the same way that cake isn't. ;) It's definitely not something to eat all the time though, especially if you aren't getting lots of exercise.
(Alright, now here comes the anthropologist! Let's talk about some technologically primitive human societies and their dietary habits.)
Primarily meat eating societies tend to be a lot healthier than vegetarian ones. I hate that "fact" though because it implies a causal effect where there is none. (I once saw an educational speaker use it to try to convince people they should eat more meat, and ooh, I was mad!) Primarily meat eating societies also have to chase down their dinner, and it's that exercise that keeps them healthy, and eating less sugar (without proper dental hygiene to combat the effects of that sugar), NOT the fact that they eat so much meat. Overconsumption of meat without sufficient exercise is a HUGE health no no!
If you want to be healthy, get lots of exercise and take good care of your teeth (as it's dental problems that are the main health risk with naturally occurring sugars in plant foods). That's it, that's all. When we transitioned to farming, rates of illness went through the roof because we didn't know yet that we need to clean our teeth properly to eat primarily plants.
The dentist isn't lying to you, fam. You really can get seriously sick from not keeping your chompers clean. The ickies don't stay on your teeth... they end up all throughout your body and can cause serious health issues.
And when it comes to meat... either make exercise a large portion of your life, or treat it like cake... something to have on occasion, but not something to get a large portion of your nutrition from. And if you do love meat, please make an effort to reduce your consumption a little for the sake of the planet, and to switch to more efficient meat sources (like chicken or pork instead of beef) to reduce your environmental impact.
Also, I should probably close with publicly acknowledging that I'm a bit of a hypocrite when it comes to this, because ground beef is the only meat I like. :P I do eat it quite rarely though (we're talking once a month or so), so let's call it even. And then ignore the fact that I don't exercise and often skip flossing... b-but, I swear, I still know what's best for you! XD Ahh, healthy living is easier described than adhered to, eh?
I am new to tofu but been wanting to try it just didn't understand what kind and how to prepare it until I saw your video. I really love the way and detail you were. Thank you so much and I'll post my comment once I try it.
Bought tofu for the first time and this video was so well explained and put together! Thank you for all the inspiration and links to help me get started!
I'm an old pro with tofu. *BTW: Definitely buy organic tofu to avoid the RoundUp.* I drain firm tofu for at least 24 hours before slicing, coating with sesame seeds and grilling on low in a dry stainless steel pan until golden brown. It really concentrates the flavor of the tofu; has a great texture, and the sesame seeds add a great crunch and flavor of their own. This week, I broke out of my tofu box and put my hand to making seitan. I followed a basic recipe and simmered it in sauce instead of the recommended vegetable broth. It turned out great, and it has a whole different texture buzz going for it that the grilled tofu. It's a nice addition to your meatless dietary arsenal. I highly recommend it.
I am loving your video. Ive been working on opening a vegetarian food truck. I use tofu for tacos, carribean rice etc. Thinking about doing a weekly cooking video.
Thanks lady💖
Was just curious if you were able to launch your vegan food truck. My son near Atlanta is working on a startup vegan food truck now. Wishing you well
Followed your instructions, oh my gosh that was delicious. First time making tofu, tasted amazing! Can’t wait to get your book, thank you!
This is a great video! Good job
OMG, thank you SO MUCH for the education on the different types and how to prepare tofu! I am a pro at eating tofu but have zero skills in knowing how to prepare. I punched in "How to prepare tofu" in the search engine and your video popped right up. I can't wait to try out your ideas and recipes, they all look amazing.
This was very helpful, thank you!!! For tofu scrambles I recently learned to add a little bit of black salt to give it that "eggy" smell hehe
Awesome and straight to point!
Totally love this video, thank you girl !
Great tofu education! And I'm so happy you mentioned silken tofu (10:24). That's our favorite for flavor. It can be more difficult to cook some dished with silken tofu, but we drain it before sautéing and have had good success. Anyhow, I'm anxious to try the smoked tofu! 🔥 Looks like a great vegan substitute for cheese on a vegan charcuterie platter! Thanks!!! 🙏🏻
i am using silken tofu only in miso soup, which is simple and needs very little cooking/heating
HAHA "I'm Asian and that's a qualification" 😂👍❤️you go girrlll hahaha
I love this video! Fun, informative and real! I also love tofu - but am eager to try some new preparations!
OMG YOU CHANGED MY LIFE WITH THIS VIDEO HOMIE!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! :D
Thanks so much. I'm just starting my journey trying to reverse my diabetes and bought tofu, but it's still sitting in my fridge :)
How is it going? My mum is also on this journey
@@karoma5805 I gotta say, in a year and 1/2, I've lost 82 pounds, reversed my diabetes, got up and going after sitting in a chair for 4 years with arthritis pain so bad I could hardly walk, pain is so much more manageable, off 7 of my 9 medications. I don't have health issues anymore. One med I'm taking is cut in 1/2, that's for sleep, which being almost 60 is kinda normal unfortunately, the other is my thyroid that I can't seem to fix no matter what I do. But I can live with that! I'm not vegan, however. I've settled on a Mediterranean Diet for about the last year. It works great as long as I stick with it. When I don't, back come my problems. I can't stand tofu though lolol! I don't care how it's cooked I can't stand it lol! But there is hope! It took me a year and a half to get myself under control, but there is hope!! I stick with mostly veg and fruit, whole grains only, no white flour, no white sugar, only honey or pure maple syrup for sweetener and that only sometimes, and then mostly seafood, some chicken or turkey breast meat. That's my diet! It's working well! Thanks for asking Karo Ma!
@@kristaschlecht thankyou for getting back to me with such a detailed answer-I appreciate it. And that is really great news, my mum also is starting to get arthritis I will pass this information to her too maybe it will give her some inspiration. Thank you ❤️
@@karoma5805 I did go vegan for about 4 months, then started to add animal products in 1 at a time and slowly so I didn't get the symptoms mixed up going too fast. That's when I found out what I could and couldn't have to get my arthritis pain back. I found things like I couldn't have much in dairy each day, only about 4 ounces does it for me, I can't have more than 1 egg a day, I can't eat the fatty portions of any meat. Pork and beef went totally out the door. Cuz if I have any of that, my pain is back. If I eat white sugar or white flour products, I'm in pain again the next day. So it took me about a year to figure all this out. But now that I have it down, I can live. I still have pain, but nothing like it was and it's manageable without all the drugs now. I wish blessings on your mum!! I hope she can find the answers she is looking for. Cuz living like that is miserable!! I get it!!
@@kristaschlecht such helpful info :) thanks for sharing. I have NAFLD and type 2 diabetes and am 64yrs. I am determined to improve my health without relying on meds so you have encouraged me thankyou :) It is a process and it does take time but I've learned that the more time you take to try is the more time you have to live :) Have you thought about a youtube channel of your own?
Thanks girl! I’m not vegan but I get so tired of meat for protein sometimes. I will 100% be using these tips.
THE best tofu video EVER! So helpful!
Sis I’m so glad I found your channel 😌😋 thank you
Awesome video! I love tofu so much. I also like to coat in cornstarch or flour, dip in plant milk, then coat it in panko and pan fry it. I think freezing it would be even better for this, I’ll have to try it!
Celia Agnes It goes a bit weird if you freeze it. Same with soya milk. It doesn't seem to like being frozen.
sammimitsu I actually tried it the other day and really liked the texture. I squeezed all the water out like she said. I could see how someone would not like it though, it’s definitely different.
I prefer to freeze it if I’m frying it. I think it’s stronger and more like “meat”. Doesn’t tear as easy.
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@@dawnwalker6167 Same! And, if you break it into chunks, v like fried chicken!
I'm so glad that I learned about smoked tofu from your videos:) I was a bit skeptical but wanted to try to incorporate different things into my new plant-based diet. When I got it out of the package, it smelled very nice and smoky and a bit familiar. Once I tasted it, I was surprised at how nice the texture was. Then I realized why it was so familiar - if anyone is from Canada or Quebec, you'll find that this smoked tofu is almost identical to Oka Smoked Cheese. I'd throw this stuff into a nice, hearty sandwich any day:) Enjoy!
I'm enjoying this tofu tutorial, starting plant based diet 3x a week now, cooked tofu for the first time in my life but didn't end up well, glad I found this video, thank you very much :)
I needed this! Thank you 😊
Omg, your channel is a goldmine for a struggling lazy person like me. I can't wait to try the soft tofu stew you mention. (thanks unnatural vegan for mentioning this channel!)
You have such a beautiful soothing voice. Thank you for this awesome video! It was very informative and well made. I'm trying to eat more plant-based cuisines and had no idea where to start. Thank you!
Thanks again for another great video!
This looks amazing, can't wait to start cooking! Thank you!