How to make Tofu look and taste like Chicken

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июл 2018
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    How to make tofu firmer, more flavourful and more 'meaty'.
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  • @TheEasyVegan
    @TheEasyVegan  2 года назад +137

    DISLIKE BUTTON (like this comment to dislike this video)
    This video had 4,391 dislikes (yikes!) at the time of writing (97.3% likes, 2.7% dislikes)
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    To skip the pressing, buy extra-firm tofu (just dab it dry after slicing). In any case, cut up and freeze a few blocks at once (I do 5 at a time). That way, whenever you want some you just gotta defrost, season and bake. The whole pressing and freezing isn't supposed to be done every time. Do that bit in bulk, then you always got some frozen ready to go. Cheers guys

    • @TheEasyVegan
      @TheEasyVegan  2 года назад +83

      I've made the dislike count public so that you can decide whether this video is worth your time.
      I worked hard on these videos and, as a relatively small creator, I was very proud of my (mostly good) like/dislike ratios.
      Hard work and a good ratio will encourage others to watch videos which I think is great for new or small channels.
      I hope you are all well. I'm doing great. Thank you for the fun times.

    • @BigMiau
      @BigMiau 2 года назад +11

      @@TheEasyVegan This is awesome!

    • @no1any
      @no1any 2 года назад +6

      Hold up, you are still out there? So you just quit making videos right?

    • @elfie5442
      @elfie5442 2 года назад +22

      Come back !!! (Why would anyone dislike this video ?)

    • @idamoore7450
      @idamoore7450 2 года назад +5

      Jules! Your recipes are awesome!!!! I tweaked this recipe a little bit (I now freeze the tofu in the block and process it later) but without it I would be so lost! Thank you for sharing the recipe and so many more and making vegan cooking so informative and funny!!

  • @aaquach2015
    @aaquach2015 4 года назад +9360

    “A sprinkle of salt”
    *Adds the Pacific Ocean*

    • @fisheatsyourhead
      @fisheatsyourhead 4 года назад +180

      tbh the main mistake people make in cooking is under-salting things before they cook them or over-salting them afterwards. It won't taste that salty if you salt it that early

    • @aaquach2015
      @aaquach2015 4 года назад +72

      Big Phat Walrus I added half the amount of soy sauce and it was the perfect amount. I didn’t add salt whatsoever. Would’ve gave me hypertension on the spot 🤷‍♂️

    • @aaquach2015
      @aaquach2015 4 года назад +24

      Big Phat Walrus Great recipe, I just don’t agree that much salt is needed.

    • @glolo2577
      @glolo2577 4 года назад +4

      With the the islands or without

    • @aaquach2015
      @aaquach2015 4 года назад +4

      G Lolo with the islands

  • @AliArt
    @AliArt 5 лет назад +3680

    The way you talk and explain things is so entertaining

    • @zhailu8838
      @zhailu8838 5 лет назад +6

      Yea true 😂

    • @PrismKat
      @PrismKat 5 лет назад +9

      Then you should try watching "Binging with Babish"

    • @yanabaiko583
      @yanabaiko583 5 лет назад

      С

    • @catoh95
      @catoh95 5 лет назад

      Boy, you're my savior★, Niiiiiceeee♥

    • @djshockafrica4330
      @djshockafrica4330 5 лет назад +4

      This is my first video and I have already subscribed a minute in! ;D

  • @HannahTheHorrible
    @HannahTheHorrible 3 года назад +144

    “Sorry about that piece of crap there” 😂😂😂

  • @bloodsucker228
    @bloodsucker228 3 года назад +744

    Me couple years ago, omnovire: this is ridiculous
    Me now, vegan: this is useful

    • @voronaofhamelin3306
      @voronaofhamelin3306 3 года назад +4

      Ewww vegan, always tryna tell people they're vegan nothing new

    • @tenzinpelletier9270
      @tenzinpelletier9270 3 года назад +77

      @@voronaofhamelin3306 bruv you're on a vegan video and complaining about vegans.
      Eww omnis, always tryna play up their victim complex nothing new

    • @dragonsember
      @dragonsember 3 года назад +54

      @@voronaofhamelin3306 bitches will click on a vegan cooking video and be like "why all the people in the comments vegan"

    • @Emperor_of_all_Badgers
      @Emperor_of_all_Badgers 3 года назад +3

      @Lee Ara What animal cruelty? American farmers aren't soulless ie sad cows bad meat If you bring up the vegan documentaries on Netflix you're a fool. Countries like the U.S.A and Canada are usually the best when it comes to treating animals.

    • @Emperor_of_all_Badgers
      @Emperor_of_all_Badgers 3 года назад +2

      @Lee Ara Name one instead of just saying they exist

  • @earthlingel.2238
    @earthlingel.2238 5 лет назад +1895

    1:38
    "Excuse me, Sir, but your horse just peed onto the cutting board."

  • @liag.1079
    @liag.1079 4 года назад +1399

    As soon as I saw the horse tofu press, I was sold. Teach me your ways, horse tofu press master!

    • @xmillion1704
      @xmillion1704 4 года назад +18

      The Tofu Whisperer

    • @KillNichMich
      @KillNichMich 4 года назад +14

      The vegan side is a pathway to many abilitys some might consider to be unnatural

    • @JamBone30
      @JamBone30 4 года назад

      😂🤣😂🤣

    • @myexistence9804
      @myexistence9804 4 года назад

      Lia G. 😂😂😂

    • @sarz8616
      @sarz8616 4 года назад

      😂😂😂😂

  • @julisalord949
    @julisalord949 3 года назад +92

    I did/ followed this method to make “Chicken” nuggets and my family LOVED IT!
    Thank You, fooled my toddler as well 😂😅

  • @leticiapichinin5658
    @leticiapichinin5658 4 года назад +100

    Finding out that tofu must be frozen changed my life. I always wondered why "restaurant tofu" was so great and my tofu was so cardboard

    • @miaomiaochan
      @miaomiaochan Год назад +10

      Freezing tofu isn't a must unless you want it to have a spongy or chewy texture. There are many ways of cooking tofu that don't require freezing it beforehand but still produce delicious results. Take it from an Asian who's eaten tofu all my life.

  • @ivanho5943
    @ivanho5943 4 года назад +231

    “Give it a mixy mixy mix.”
    Just adorable 🤣🤣

  • @CaseyGoff
    @CaseyGoff 5 лет назад +1056

    Long time, hard core, meat eater. I've had tofu before and wasn't too impressed. Just tried this tofu recipe ( my first time cooking with tofu) with the family and we give it a 5 star review. We aren't scared of vegan dishes. It just isn't really part of our culture. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

    • @LLawliet-pz1rm
      @LLawliet-pz1rm 5 лет назад +3

      Awesome

    • @ewlivia
      @ewlivia 5 лет назад +48

      I’d recommend switching 1 dinner a week w a vegan meal! It’s a fun way to switch things up and decrease carbon footprints

    • @openhearts5000
      @openhearts5000 5 лет назад +26

      Thank you for giving vegan stuff a chance!

    • @CaseyGoff
      @CaseyGoff 5 лет назад +48

      Well, meat sweats is a real thing to some extent. The rest is just because I'm a filthy human being with little regard for those around me. Were you trying to make a point here Marienne?

    • @x0n666
      @x0n666 5 лет назад +2

      That's awesome man!

  • @jessicaperez9415
    @jessicaperez9415 3 года назад +322

    "Freezer elves" is why im now a subscriber🖒😂

    • @charissiana
      @charissiana 3 года назад +1

      Me too!!😂

    • @maeliandrade9919
      @maeliandrade9919 3 года назад +3

      shame the channel hasn't been updated in over a year... also his blog
      haven't discovered what happened yet

    • @rayandsammy
      @rayandsammy 3 года назад

      This is a good channel where is he🥲

    • @KPO2222
      @KPO2222 3 года назад

      Same here and also that lovely accent

    • @saradeglinnocenti518
      @saradeglinnocenti518 2 года назад

      😂😂😂

  • @exzaf
    @exzaf 4 года назад +334

    Ive been vegetarian for literally a week. If anyone wants like an easier version:
    Get firm tofu. Crumble it with your hands, making it the size of like a cube in a rubix cube. (My first time doing it, i made them really small like ground beef and it just wasnt the right move. I like biting and chewing.) Get a baking pan and put parchment paper or foil. Grease it if youre using foil. Then for 30-45 minutes, or until light brown color, bake it at 350 Fahrenheit. You just dried it out, meaning no need for pressing your tofu. Make sure you stir it occasionally in the oven. If you dont for the entire duration, it wont char and burn. But we want to stir at the very least halfway at cookin time to get all sides equally crisped up.
    At the end, it will be dehydrated. If you eat one, it will be chewy. But to rehydrate it a little bit, throw in something saucy. Ive used it for vegan chili and vegan sofritas. Do whatever. Bam, chewy, meaty tofu.
    Ive never tried it in my air fryer. If anyone tries it out in their sir fryer let me know
    Update: I have been vegetarian for 2 months now, almost 3. I do this every time I make tofu.
    Get an air fryer. Spray the cooking pan with oil. You do not need to put oil on the tofu. Cut tofu to whatever size you want. I have tried cutting it small to put in wontons. I have also tired cutting it really big for pad thai. All sizes work. Do not crumble it with your hands. Use a knife. Air fry at 400° until your desired texture. For me, it is usually 15-20 minutes. Air fryers cut baking time in half. I was shocked. The texture is great. Cooking is quick. Clean up is more, but the texture of the tofu is worth it.
    If your looking to make fried chicken though, I swear on everything oyster mushrooms will change your life! Oyster mushrooms, not king oyster mushrooms. Look up Fried Chicken oyster mushrooms by Fineapple Vegan. The mushrooms has strands like chicken. It smells like chicken and the marinade is fantastic. Its chewy. It not fool anyone because the shape, but the taste and texture is definitely there

    • @duniaassad695
      @duniaassad695 3 года назад +5

      Thank u for this info

    • @GeddyRC
      @GeddyRC 3 года назад +4

      Thanks for this advice. Just used our air fryer last night for sweet potato fries and I had forgotten how convenient it is. Never tried tofu but I’ll try your method tomorrow.

    • @calderonjd30
      @calderonjd30 3 года назад +1

      Thank you! Im on day 18 of 40day Daniel faster

    • @TilaO40
      @TilaO40 3 года назад

      @@calderonjd30 same lol 🙏🏼

    • @livvieblair9506
      @livvieblair9506 3 года назад +7

      Be vegan. Watch "dairy is scary" here on youtube

  • @diora266
    @diora266 4 года назад +678

    “all of this is due to something called the Maillard reaction, which is french for food go brown, make very tasty” 🤣🤣

    • @maximusp210
      @maximusp210 4 года назад +14

      lol and also this is do to FREEZE ELFS!!

    • @user-qp1jh5vm8m
      @user-qp1jh5vm8m 3 года назад +1

      Teach reteach reteach forever1/900

    • @vinhtran1790
      @vinhtran1790 3 года назад +1

      Very entertaining clip no doubt but it’s Kinda time consuming during the freeze & refreeze steps

    • @hotrodkrissy
      @hotrodkrissy 3 года назад +1

      He's hilarious 😂😂

    • @ariffurqan9862
      @ariffurqan9862 3 года назад

      Its easy just mix chicken meat into tofu so it will taste like chicken

  • @feliciahines8074
    @feliciahines8074 4 года назад +329

    This guy's humor cracks me up

  • @lexihaze82
    @lexihaze82 3 года назад +3

    This is one of the best RUclipss I've ever seen and I've been on the tube for 15 years. Not just because I love tofu and am vegetarian but the commentary, explanation, and the fact that when I made those they were delicious AF. But most importantly you made me laugh, but at the same time, the whole video was about eating healthy. It shows you can be funny, and realistic at the same time. Nowadays the internet is so damn serious, it's good to laugh and talk about health at the same time without shaming it.

  • @ef1024
    @ef1024 4 года назад +12

    Thanks for this video, this was the first time I cooked tofu and liked it! But I think I have come across a simpler way of prepping the tofu - its essentially the same steps, just a different order, but for me its easier:
    1. Freeze the tofu straight away when I bring it home from the supermarket.
    2. The night before I want to cook it, I take it out of the freezer.
    3. Next day before I start cooking, i cut it into pieces and use my fingers to squeeze out the liquid.
    Then do your method of soy sauce, oil and cornflour.
    Because the tofu has been frozen, its consistency has already changed and doesnt fall apart easily. This makes it easy for me to squeeze the water out instantly and dont have to use books or wait a long time for the water to drain.

  • @jordynburkatovsky5348
    @jordynburkatovsky5348 5 лет назад +1484

    “FOOD GO BROWN
    MAKE VERY TASTY”
    *slow clap*

    • @harshnemesis
      @harshnemesis 5 лет назад +27

      I know how to make it taste like real chicken: step number one: cook chicken meat, step number two: throw tofu in garbage where it belongs

    • @Notyouraveragename
      @Notyouraveragename 5 лет назад +2

      Dark This man Chickens

    • @lordelectron6591
      @lordelectron6591 5 лет назад +4

      Doesn't food go brown after digestion?

    • @harshnemesis
      @harshnemesis 5 лет назад

      Scrawny hippie detected

    • @jordynburkatovsky5348
      @jordynburkatovsky5348 5 лет назад +3

      Dark *you have it ALL wrong, imma wannabe hipster

  • @sofiamendez6776
    @sofiamendez6776 4 года назад +1760

    I’m not vegan.
    *I haven’t even eaten tofu before.*
    Yet here I am.

  • @samanthacronin9666
    @samanthacronin9666 3 года назад +3

    I just tried this and it tastes so good! I did it with a sweet and sour sauce. Thank you so much for this!

  • @MickGuff
    @MickGuff 3 года назад +6

    Thanks man, I appreciate your homemade pressing tools. You just took my tofu game up a notch.

  • @PTSmash
    @PTSmash 5 лет назад +669

    Not only did you make tofu look tasty, you made me laugh and that's worth a subscribe!

    • @C4H10N4O2
      @C4H10N4O2 5 лет назад +1

      The only way I made tofu taste like chicken was with chicken stock...

    • @badcooper235
      @badcooper235 5 лет назад

      "Look tasty". That's the key we all know it taste like shit

    • @timaeustestified5808
      @timaeustestified5808 4 года назад +1

      Makayla True
      Bot

  • @lmazeas
    @lmazeas 5 лет назад +4356

    just tested it out...so damned good..first time I like eating tofu. Cheers from Paris

    • @TheEasyVegan
      @TheEasyVegan  5 лет назад +65

      Thanks a lot man. Glad it was a success 👍

    • @lolagracew3671
      @lolagracew3671 5 лет назад +53

      Ezequiel Contreras Because the owner of this channel is vegan, but maybe because its nice to try new thing's.l

    • @vegetabichmom1020
      @vegetabichmom1020 5 лет назад +2

      lmazeas Why try and make something taste like something else? Can you make pork taste like beef? Seems equally pointless!

    • @AKei1412
      @AKei1412 5 лет назад +99

      Vegeta’ Bich mom maybe some people can't eat a certain thing, maybe they're vegan and can't eat meat, maybe their religion doesn't allow them, there's so many possibilities. also, some people like to try new things, so it's interesting to them

    • @vegetabichmom1020
      @vegetabichmom1020 5 лет назад

      金碩珍 can't eat chicken? You mean won't? If you dont want to eat chicken then don't but stop trying to make other crap taste like it lol

  • @salemwolf4506
    @salemwolf4506 2 года назад +1

    I love this video. Thanks to you, I can prep the whole block all at once and I always have some in the freezer ready to go! It’s a lifesaver.

  • @sarahvodden
    @sarahvodden 4 года назад +75

    This was a bit of a process but wow it is sooooo good! I’m a meat-eater with a pescatarian stepson so thank you for this awesome recipe. We love it! I will definitely make a few packages at a time.

    • @flyingbird_8584
      @flyingbird_8584 3 года назад

      Can you watch 'gary yourofsky-best speech'

    • @okbutatwhatcost9087
      @okbutatwhatcost9087 3 года назад +10

      @@flyingbird_8584 No one’s gonna watch a sociopathic vegan that thinks women who wears fur should be raped.

    • @flyingbird_8584
      @flyingbird_8584 3 года назад

      @@okbutatwhatcost9087 i dont care about his personal ideas. As long as he doesnt hurt "ANYONE".btw,you say no one but over 5 milion people already have and it changed most of them's lifes?you shall give it a try bruh.it can help.im sure as my name that you have more 'mistakes'than him.just like everyone.atleast he believes what he stands for.

    • @okbutatwhatcost9087
      @okbutatwhatcost9087 3 года назад +9

      @@flyingbird_8584 You yap a lot and didn’t address anything to counter what I said.

  • @rosariovalladares134
    @rosariovalladares134 5 лет назад +1234

    "Food go brown make very tasty" lmaoo

  • @Morgan-sk6uo
    @Morgan-sk6uo 5 лет назад +197

    Non-vegan here. I just tried this recipe and it’s AMAZING!! Try it with sesame oil, seriously it’s the best. I’ve never liked tofu before but I’m definitely doing this again. Thanks!

    • @stayinhydrated7392
      @stayinhydrated7392 5 лет назад +1

      Im really curious cus i wanna try this too, what did it taste like? How does the texture feel in the mouth? And what did u eat it with? Thanks!

  • @Florakoko
    @Florakoko 3 года назад +47

    I'm not even vegan, but my boyfriend is pescatarian and I tried this out for him. He loves it, and honestly... I do too! I could snack on those pre-sauced little chicken tofu squares for ages... thank you for this!

    • @RobotronSage
      @RobotronSage 2 года назад +1

      How do you know someone isn't vegan?
      Just wait, they'll tell you.
      Seriously guys tf?

    • @Florakoko
      @Florakoko 2 года назад

      @@RobotronSage 😐

    • @David-bh1rn
      @David-bh1rn Год назад

      @@RobotronSage damn people aren't allowed to talk about themselves good point

  • @andriu7367
    @andriu7367 3 года назад +76

    This was in my recomended and I thought he was back... Gonna go cry in th shower now, bye.

    • @bondpaz
      @bondpaz 3 года назад +2

      I know right???

    • @user-cp1lj3bn3b
      @user-cp1lj3bn3b 3 года назад +2

      Dude same! I hope he's alright :(

    • @DA-js7xz
      @DA-js7xz 3 года назад

      I think he might have died. :(

    • @lennyboah8529
      @lennyboah8529 3 года назад +1

      @@DA-js7xz what

  • @cjmira5955
    @cjmira5955 4 года назад +446

    “It’s great bc you can also pretend it’s a horse” 😂 I love this video

  • @intermezzono1
    @intermezzono1 5 лет назад +548

    This is probably the most entertaining food video I have ever seen.

    • @MarySanchez-qk3hp
      @MarySanchez-qk3hp 5 лет назад +1

      If you like this fellow... you'd probably also like Food Wishes, look on RUclips for Chef John's videos, and his blog for ingredient proportions and discussions.

    • @intermezzono1
      @intermezzono1 5 лет назад +1

      @@turbonbc so what you are saying is that when i'm home its wrong to watch video that actually entertain me? or do you say by "getting out" i will see more entertaining videos? what exactly is the logic behind your weird comment?

    • @YoutwoBen
      @YoutwoBen 5 лет назад

      @@turbonbc Can you read "food video" ?

    • @victoyou6696
      @victoyou6696 5 лет назад +6

      You’ve never watched You Suck at Cooking then

    • @chrisreid5745
      @chrisreid5745 4 года назад

      vegan bitch

  • @jenncorvin2021
    @jenncorvin2021 3 года назад +17

    Haha as an American, I appreciate how you said Tator Tots.

  • @DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo
    @DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo Год назад

    I am a new subscriber because:
    1. No bla bla bla talking about nothing, he's to the point!
    2. Great humor!
    3. Very helpful for this vegan.
    THANKS!

  • @sadiewinters6394
    @sadiewinters6394 5 лет назад +376

    I've tried this recipe a few times now and I just wanted to come back and say that it works! :)

    • @voodle48
      @voodle48 5 лет назад +20

      Excellent Im preping this for my 11 year old daughter who has decided to try to be a vegetarian.

    • @littlepetkingdome7492
      @littlepetkingdome7492 5 лет назад +1

      Are you supposed to freeze it at the beginning to?

    • @voodle48
      @voodle48 4 года назад +12

      @@jtm232556 umm what? Are you saying my daughter has a mental illness because she's decided to try and be vegetarian????

    • @sadjklf
      @sadjklf 4 года назад +15

      @TheAfrikaKorps what a bullshit..

    • @sadjklf
      @sadjklf 4 года назад +4

      @TheAfrikaKorpswould you please explain what's unhealthy about being vegan? Or what's missing in a vegan diet besides Vitamin B12.

  • @crownclowncreations
    @crownclowncreations 4 года назад +770

    Idk why, but I find it kind of amusing that people comment on how long the preparation time is. Like it's unheard of that good food takes time to prepare and cook 😂
    It looks really delicious though, I'm pretty excited to give it a try!

    • @franciscap3287
      @franciscap3287 4 года назад +20

      fast food culture tho

    • @crownclowncreations
      @crownclowncreations 4 года назад +7

      @@franciscap3287 You consider fast/junk food to be of good quality? Or are you referring to people being impatient?

    • @marianagrala5630
      @marianagrala5630 4 года назад

      :)

    • @Tom3kkk
      @Tom3kkk 4 года назад +13

      @@crownclowncreations Idk about you but I can have a tasty chicken breast in about an hour, meanwhile this has to freeze 50 times before I can even cook

    • @franciscap3287
      @franciscap3287 4 года назад

      @@crownclowncreations 2nd option lol

  • @StarDancerLB
    @StarDancerLB 3 года назад +2

    I've subscribed purely because his sense of humour is my absolute cup of tea

  • @archie561
    @archie561 2 года назад

    I think thats genuinely the quickest I've ever subscribed to a channel (like a second and a bit)! Awesome video, I can't wait to give the tofu a go!

  • @lindalim7200
    @lindalim7200 4 года назад +260

    “How imPRESSive”. I lost it 🤣. Charming, punny, vegan and an excellent cook. Are you single by any chance?

  • @ixo666
    @ixo666 5 лет назад +200

    i love how much effort you put into preparing the tofu only to later smother it in supermarket pre-packaged asia sauce

    • @rachellee483
      @rachellee483 5 лет назад +26

      Ix O it's called balance. Lol

  • @izzyfarrant8789
    @izzyfarrant8789 4 года назад +1

    I followed these instructions and it worked perfectly!! Great method

  • @G.T_666
    @G.T_666 3 года назад +16

    "Sorry about the piece of crap there" honestly took me off guard.

  • @sunidaze
    @sunidaze 5 лет назад +717

    Brb, gotta drill holes in a bunch of stuff

  • @SooperToober
    @SooperToober 4 года назад +316

    I followed his instructions to a tee. They came out fantastic! Thank You! You’re a brilliant chef and entertaining teacher- make learning fun and my fears melt away! Plz don’t be deterred by the cynics- ur awesome 👏 👏 hope u plan on making more videos- I know they’re a LOT of work but much appreciated. Thanks from the US!

    • @paulinafunfit4126
      @paulinafunfit4126 4 года назад +3

      SooperToober ... Nice to hear 😊😊😊 I’m cutting up my tofu as we speak 💪🏽 Can’t wait time try it 🤩

    • @johnoakes34
      @johnoakes34 4 года назад +2

      @@paulinafunfit4126 you're cutting tofu as you're typing comments on RUclips? Stop multitasking like that!

    • @paulinafunfit4126
      @paulinafunfit4126 4 года назад +3

      JohnnyO34 Ha ha ha 😂

  • @szaenthusiast5373
    @szaenthusiast5373 3 года назад +1

    I was so hesitant in making this. I’m new vegan and was so excited to try tofu and although it was a tremendous process it turned out amazing. I couldn’t get it as firm as possible before I started baking bc it started to crumble a bit. I did half the tofu using the method you did. The other have I used Just Egg as a batter and panko bread crumbs as a coating. It was delicious. Thank you. I’m going to definitely remake this again.

  • @Maviel85
    @Maviel85 4 года назад

    Great video. This really helped me out a lot. I do large preps like you showed and have them stored in the freezer. Then I can just take one out and toss into dishes in various ways, the same way i used meat in the past. Wonderful!

  • @mikaella8744
    @mikaella8744 4 года назад +366

    You had me at " food go brown makes very tasty" i dont know why i laughed so hard🤣 darn it.

    • @pieterd3408
      @pieterd3408 4 года назад +1

      Knows the American target audience. (don't get triggered, this is a j o k e)

    • @jlfelber1
      @jlfelber1 4 года назад +5

      I also liked the "freezer elves" part.

    • @averysky6
      @averysky6 4 года назад +1

      Go watch flamingo p (a ROBLOX RUclipsr) YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT! He says stuff like that! 🤗😃😆

    • @mikagil
      @mikagil 4 года назад

      Because it’s hilarious, that’s why 😂

  • @november3624
    @november3624 5 лет назад +304

    here are most of the answers for people who ask this common question; "If vegans/vegetarians don’t want to eat animals, why would they eat something that tastes like meat?"
    Most vegans/vegetarians grow up eating animal products, becoming accustomed to the taste and texture. You May ask, "Why not just eat the real thing?" Vegans/vegetarians don't eat meat due to most of the meat industry's messed up way of treating animals. Also, some people become vegan/vegetarian because they cannot digest meat properly. We miss the taste and texture of meat, not the way animals are being treated and the health issues it gives us.
    For people who get pissed about plant-based meat being called meat, what the hell are we supposed to call it? There's a reason why it's called plant-based meat or vegan meat because it has the TASTE and TEXTURE of real meat.
    Please note, do I respect everyone's choice of eating and not eating meat. I'm not the type to force others what's right and what's wrong. :)

    • @ZombieHunter4PL
      @ZombieHunter4PL 5 лет назад +7

      yeah, but why i met many vegans, that say, that meat stinks, that meat hasn't got a taste and you feel only spices, not meat, when you eat it?

    • @user-wt5if6rx8m
      @user-wt5if6rx8m 5 лет назад +11

      N84N oh why have i met someone somewhere who said something about this and that? lol how exactly is your question relevant for the main comment, is it supposed to be some sort of challenging assumption? yeah u met some dudes who said they think meat is disgusting. so what? i meet people who find vegetables disgusting all the time, it's called having a personal taste i guess..

    • @ZombieHunter4PL
      @ZombieHunter4PL 5 лет назад +2

      @@user-wt5if6rx8m the problem is that they eat tofu lul

    • @november3624
      @november3624 5 лет назад +8

      @@ZombieHunter4PL what's the problem with eating tofu?

    • @ZombieHunter4PL
      @ZombieHunter4PL 5 лет назад

      @@november3624 you can't read or what?

  • @saratonnan
    @saratonnan 4 года назад

    So funny and entertaining! And thank you for no long, boring explanations or making us watch every minute of the prep steps.
    I'm hooked! 😁
    Freezer elves. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

  • @randhirpawar8686
    @randhirpawar8686 2 года назад +1

    Amazing. I love tofu and always had trouble cooking them. You made it so interesting. I'm gonna try out today. Thanks.

  • @joycechahinepiano
    @joycechahinepiano 5 лет назад +144

    Slicing tofu is honestly one of the most satisfying things for me 😂

    • @MadisonFalco
      @MadisonFalco 5 лет назад +1

      Me too!

    • @MintyMiku
      @MintyMiku 5 лет назад

      Same like cheese, I love cutting meat, vegetables and butter when cooking 😂

    • @Silver-Freddy
      @Silver-Freddy 5 лет назад

      Love tofu 😍

    • @batfink274
      @batfink274 5 лет назад

      Looking at your beautiful face is honestly very satisfying for me 😊

  • @sun-nn7tm
    @sun-nn7tm 4 года назад +1006

    you sound like a nicer gordon ramsay, its pleasing really.

    • @insertnamehere8723
      @insertnamehere8723 4 года назад +4

      If you mean a pussy, then yeah. Ramsay knows real food and wouldn't be caught dead with this soy-boy bullshit. Not sorry 🤷‍♂️.

    • @qxarts3896
      @qxarts3896 4 года назад +28

      [insert Name Here]
      I like eating meat too but that doesn’t mean you have to go around provoking people for no reason. Just what I believe. There is also people who are put into a religion that doesn’t allow meat to be eaten. So not everyone becomes vegan because it’s morally right (even though it doesn’t change anything)

    • @insertnamehere8723
      @insertnamehere8723 4 года назад +1

      @@qxarts3896
      Clearly you have never met a militant internet vegan. Besides, religion is equally retarded and doesn't get a pass from criticism.

    • @bentancur-wd4vc
      @bentancur-wd4vc 4 года назад +12

      @@insertnamehere8723 Have you not seen Gordon Ramsay eat a vegan burger? He acknowledged it and said it was delicious. It seems that you aren't much of a Ramsay enthusiast yourself, so shut it.

    • @insertnamehere8723
      @insertnamehere8723 4 года назад +1

      @@bentancur-wd4vc
      Now look at the food he actually cooks. Tell me why he, or anyone else for that matter, would limit their palate. Vegan cooking, much like tofu, is its own thing. One thing tofu is not, like vegan food is, is a not substitute for the real thing and many cheffs know this. Gymnastics aside, I'd much rather season and spend less time preparing chicken than this bs.

  • @PremiumHillBilly
    @PremiumHillBilly 3 месяца назад

    Absolutely loved that as someone who cooks indian/thai/chinese and finding it hard to keep the meat level in my life at bay. It really was all here to see with the prep walk through being great too. Freezer Elvs, yes they wok welll! thank you

  • @elizabethtrammell2105
    @elizabethtrammell2105 3 года назад +4

    When you let the ad play bc you genuinely appreciate the RUclipsr

  • @TableEnMousse
    @TableEnMousse 5 лет назад +846

    Now I wanna know how to make chicken taste like tofu

    • @xavierbell1087
      @xavierbell1087 5 лет назад +76

      don't season it and cook it till it's extremely dry lmao

    • @stephenwoodall5558
      @stephenwoodall5558 5 лет назад +46

      Boil it in wallpaper paste

    • @clawmansegele1988
      @clawmansegele1988 5 лет назад +31

      egal I laughed so hard I fell off f my chair and rolled out of my room and down the stairs, paused my rolling for a second, and then rolled out the front door, down the driveway, and rolled down the street while still dying of laughter.

    • @miko8732
      @miko8732 5 лет назад +18

      @@Retrosenescent I can't tell if you're joking, tofu tastes like shit when not cooked in a good way or in chicken or pork or beef or lamb broth.

    • @ceph042
      @ceph042 5 лет назад +3

      Boil it in tofu water

  • @thickassoatmeal8370
    @thickassoatmeal8370 4 года назад +902

    why is everyone so mean :( i really liked this video

  • @goodconnection69
    @goodconnection69 4 года назад

    nice that you go so fast, I actually watched all the video, not like other cooking channels that are specially interested in telling you a bunch os other stuff about their lifes and what not, good work, you got me subscribed!

  • @gunpladad9290
    @gunpladad9290 3 года назад +2

    I had to comment.
    This tastes amazing!!
    I kind of followed your steps, except:
    1. I let the tofu press over night.
    2. Left remaining tofu in soy sauce mixture( I made it up with what I had).
    3. Did not bake due to prolonged pressing.
    4. Pan seared after dusting with seasoned flour until I thought they were good and crispy.
    5. Tofu was sliced thinly.
    This tastes so good!! I am shocked honestly. I thought I was going to trash it. Tofu has seemed like a hard ingredient to cook these past years, but this has given me a TON of ideas.
    I'll be coating this in egg roll wrappers to make a fried "chicken" next.
    Thank you so much.

  • @contro07
    @contro07 4 года назад +92

    I'm vegan for almost 10 years, I have eaten probably tons of tofu (literally). But that one was the best one I've ever prepared, really good. I put this into Thai Curry 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
    Thanks so much

  • @1derlandbound
    @1derlandbound 5 лет назад +111

    I honestly missed you. Thanks for this. I'll try it. Also, you have me randomly saying "mixie mixie mix" when I cook now, so thanks.

  • @joshuagalneda5333
    @joshuagalneda5333 3 года назад

    I love your channel !!! You are clear, precise, simple and a no- frill recipe guru ! Please keep making awesome videos.

  • @knottage
    @knottage 3 года назад +1

    yo this video was sick! I just found your channel. I really enjoyed the editing and the simplistic nature of the meals.... great work keep it up!

  • @Coco-jl7ct
    @Coco-jl7ct 4 года назад +500

    it looks like the "dried tofu" in Taiwan.
    there are many sorts of vegan food in Taiwan, especially soy food.
    if u come to Taiwan, don't forget to try our traditional vegan restaurant.
    u will love it !

    • @pac0re
      @pac0re 4 года назад +17

      taiwan are the masters of soy meats for sure!!

    • @Aylali
      @Aylali 3 года назад +9

      now I wanna go :o

    • @Trund27
      @Trund27 3 года назад +3

      Sounds fantastic!! Taiwan is definitely going on my bucket list of places to visit!!

    • @mg44bee67
      @mg44bee67 3 года назад +2

      OmG eStRoGeN tHoUgH

    • @aryarathne2479
      @aryarathne2479 3 года назад

      I am visiting thaiwan soon.

  • @Fazian01
    @Fazian01 5 лет назад +35

    I was skeptical but this actually made me like tofu so I cant thank you enough. If anyones worries about no having corn flour, yes regular flour works just fine.

    • @MarySanchez-qk3hp
      @MarySanchez-qk3hp 5 лет назад +8

      But corn flour (corn starch) is known to make fried foods super crunchy. That's why it's used for Korean and Japanese fried chicken. And it doesn't get soggy under the sweet hot sauce. Even some American cooks have added it to the traditional flour.

  • @raquelfernandes1744
    @raquelfernandes1744 3 года назад

    i am glad i discovered your channel, you are one funny guy and the recipies are amazing! Thanks for sharing them. lots of love

  • @valeriacordero8126
    @valeriacordero8126 4 года назад +2

    This is very useful, I was thinking about incorporate tofu for the first time for the salads since I'm planning to stop eating chicken.

  • @everyhandlesalreadytaken
    @everyhandlesalreadytaken 5 лет назад +544

    WHY all these “just eat chicken!” “It’s still not chicken!” comments? Guys, the channel is called the easy VEGAN, it is obvious it’s going to offer alternatives to the real thing. Simply, not everyone is fine with chickens being killed for us to eat, but it tastes good so why don’t try to recreate it with non-animal products? It is as simple as that.

    • @cringelocator479
      @cringelocator479 5 лет назад +14

      Surreal Utopia But we kill plants to eat!?!?!🤔🤔

    • @everyhandlesalreadytaken
      @everyhandlesalreadytaken 5 лет назад +71

      ウルトラLRinstinct well, it’s definitely not the same. They have no central nervous system, so probably can’t feel pain, or at least can’t feel it the way animals do. Then, a lot of vegetable products would have “died” anyway, like fruit: even if no one picked it, in a few days it would have fallen from the tree. And I would kill even more plants if I ate animal products, since crops are needed to feed the animals, so if I really cared about plants the only thing I could do is starve to death...which is quite ridiculous. So, due to the lack of alternatives, I prefer to eat something that doesn’t bleed, scream and oppose itself when killed.

    • @lordkars3971
      @lordkars3971 5 лет назад +18

      Surreal Utopia Or maybe people are on a budget, like tofu and couldn't give less a shit about chickens being killed, like vegans are the only one that like this shit

    • @khush1773
      @khush1773 5 лет назад +8

      Surreal Utopia but isn't it kind of hypocritical for them to look for meaty flavour in vegan things then judge others who don't have time for these 'alternatives' and just go for the real thing

    • @jules_logan4305
      @jules_logan4305 5 лет назад +16

      khush 17 Tofu is widely accessible

  • @giratinatv2440
    @giratinatv2440 4 года назад +109

    "Food go brown make tasty"
    "A *sprinkle* of salt"
    " *I USED RAPESEED* "

    • @muse5254
      @muse5254 4 года назад

      ☠️☠️☠️

  • @lordlemonhead2732
    @lordlemonhead2732 4 года назад

    Omg how can a cooking channel be this sympathetic?? These are stupid jokes I live for! Love this channel after one video xD

  • @tiffanylcollins3631
    @tiffanylcollins3631 2 года назад

    I never cooked tofu before but I'm gonna try it soon. I really enjoyed this video mostly because of your humor, partly because of your handiness (with all the kitchen accessories you personally made) and because it looks like your technique makes really good tofu! 👍👍

  • @kathithedwarf5033
    @kathithedwarf5033 4 года назад +574

    1:38
    I think your horse is peeing on the dining table...

  • @Himeko-wv7fu
    @Himeko-wv7fu 5 лет назад +74

    "In case you're wondering how this all happens, the answer is *FREEZER ELVES* "

    • @Himeko-wv7fu
      @Himeko-wv7fu 5 лет назад +1

      @MakaylaTrueOfficial haha thank you!!! I am having a wonderful weekend. I hope the same for you 😊 And so are you!

  • @shingirairodneyjiri668
    @shingirairodneyjiri668 4 года назад +1

    tried it and love the results. thanks for sharing

  • @pxlknd4419
    @pxlknd4419 2 года назад

    I just love this dude - best channel on RUclips honestly

  • @trevorcarstensen823
    @trevorcarstensen823 4 года назад +87

    I just tried this recipe. It was delicious and crispy. I have tried many recipes and this was the best. Attempting to eat a plant based and glad I found your posting early on!

  • @narf0339
    @narf0339 5 лет назад +917

    your horse is leaking.

  • @anotida3434
    @anotida3434 3 года назад

    I made this for dinner and i ate it all before dinner. Its absolutely devine

  • @worldlyconcerns
    @worldlyconcerns 3 года назад +1

    Highly entertaining and informative, you're a funny guy. I'm going to try this... eventually.
    Many thanks!

  • @FlatMax2
    @FlatMax2 5 лет назад +64

    My Asian supermarket actually sells deep-fried, freeze-dried tofu in cubes (3x3x3 cm) or in a whole block (which is up next on my shopping list). As you said the texture is amazing. It is not like “regular” tofu at all. I cut them up and add them to different warm dishes and even salads. They add a cheese like texture too. The deep-frying keeps the flavour neutral and they take on any flavour in a sauce or a salad dressing. I’m glad you posted this because your ingenuity is amazing - from the homemade tofu press to the homemade microwave tofu drainer. You’re a true kitchen “MacGyver”!

    • @RichardTheBigBunny
      @RichardTheBigBunny 5 лет назад

      I was already thinking that SURELY much of this process could be mechanised and sold frozen. Now I know! I'll look for that deep-fried / freeze-dried tofu.

    • @FlatMax2
      @FlatMax2 5 лет назад +1

      Richard Ian Tracy I just had a salad and added the deep fried/freeze dried tofu which I cut up like you would cheese. It absorbs the salad dressing well and adds a meat like texture to the salad.
      I hope your lucky enough to find some. Good luck!

    • @RichardTheBigBunny
      @RichardTheBigBunny 5 лет назад

      Yay! Thx. (-:

  • @StheH4x0r
    @StheH4x0r 4 года назад +914

    i added chicken to my tofu
    now it tasted like chicken with tofu

    • @fahoodie1852
      @fahoodie1852 4 года назад +52

      StheH4x0r agree. You can only make food that tastes like chicken, using chicken!

    • @pi840
      @pi840 4 года назад +1

      Godsent?

    • @StheH4x0r
      @StheH4x0r 4 года назад

      @@pi840 rip godsent

    • @StheH4x0r
      @StheH4x0r 4 года назад +7

      @@fahoodie1852 not really, if you ask anyone how some other meat tastes like and they'll answer "it tastes like chicken"

    • @cjallenroxs6239
      @cjallenroxs6239 4 года назад +7

      @@StheH4x0r i had alligator in elementary and it tasted like chicken

  • @user-vi2zi1xc8s
    @user-vi2zi1xc8s 3 года назад +2

    I made it, thinking it better be worth the effort. It definitely was. I ate them dry(after the oven part) and they were mad crunchy. Finished 2 boxes in 10 min.

  • @redmisam9134
    @redmisam9134 4 года назад

    Oh mon Dieu,la 1ere fois que je regarde cette vidéo, J'adooooore 😍 30 ans que je mange du Tofu j'ai jamais vu une telle recette. Merci pour le partage

  • @corbanx0809
    @corbanx0809 5 лет назад +137

    as a non-but-maybe-someday-vegan who wants to eat less meat and is curious to try new things and looking for alternatives, this was interesting... i'll give it a try... thx

    • @kyle-tg7bi
      @kyle-tg7bi 5 лет назад +16

      Don’t get dropped on your head as a baby, you’ll become like “Kekistan shitlord.”

    • @coolgamerman
      @coolgamerman 5 лет назад +1

      Kekistan Shitlord what part of it?

    • @krassergamerLP
      @krassergamerLP 5 лет назад +2

      @@kyle-tg7bi are you stalking him? he's obviously joking and if you couldn't catch that you then shouldn't be on the internet

    • @kyle-tg7bi
      @kyle-tg7bi 5 лет назад +4

      BeastHugzHD
      The fact he’s telling everything veganism is unhealthy when he’s obviously uneducated about the topic. The both of you just cut to conclusions, don’t you?

    • @krassergamerLP
      @krassergamerLP 5 лет назад

      @@kyle-tg7bi just look at his name he's obviously a troll

  • @leonjiang3911
    @leonjiang3911 4 года назад +66

    The way you speak really remind me of that rock guy in Thor Ragnarok

  • @maryconner9577
    @maryconner9577 9 месяцев назад

    Brilliant. I'm trying it now. Like your style of teaching.

  • @eemax07
    @eemax07 2 года назад

    Excited to try this. I now eat chicken, but grew up vegetarian and like the taste of tofu and it’s versatility, but still eager to try new things.

  • @Itdoesnttastelikechicken
    @Itdoesnttastelikechicken 5 лет назад +994

    I guess my handle isn't very fitting for this video... Does the horse tofu press deliver the tofu to me, please?

    • @TheEasyVegan
      @TheEasyVegan  5 лет назад +61

      SAM! Hehe. Fo sho! Horse tofu press will deliver chickeny tofu steaight into your mouth! Whether or not it tastes like chicken. Have also added a card to your tofu press video as it's so handy dandy 👍

    • @Itdoesnttastelikechicken
      @Itdoesnttastelikechicken 5 лет назад +44

      Aww shucks!! You're the best!! I'm giving you a solid shout-out in an upcoming video! I seriously hope we can do collab videos in person one day soon. That would be hilarious!

    • @pilou74hk
      @pilou74hk 5 лет назад +19

      It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken that would be sooooo awesome ! Please do it, please please please !... 😊

    • @arneldancruz3630
      @arneldancruz3630 5 лет назад +11

      He made tofu taste like chicken but apparently It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    • @Korpionix
      @Korpionix 5 лет назад +1

      Username checks out.

  • @Kristinaisme
    @Kristinaisme 4 года назад +82

    I would love to shorten this process for you drastically, and have better results for a chicken texture....
    Drain tofu, (don't press yet because you want the water for the freezing process), cut up, freeze. When you want to make your 'chicken', defrost and press (I use my hands and then a tea towel, it will only take about 5 mins instead of 20 because of the new crystallized texture from freezing). Now flavor it and cook. :) Tah-dah!

    • @kawaimochi7782
      @kawaimochi7782 3 года назад

      Does it work?

    • @Kristinaisme
      @Kristinaisme 3 года назад

      @@kawaimochi7782 Yes, that's why I wrote the comment. I also like to cut the tofu up first because it's more difficult to slice after it has been frozen.

    • @alkadeshmukh2404
      @alkadeshmukh2404 2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing. So are you saying no need to bale in the oven to make it crispy?

    • @caesarsalad9288
      @caesarsalad9288 Год назад

      @@alkadeshmukh2404 obviously she doesnt say this. if you want something to be crispy, you have to make it crispy. cooking doesnt work, frying or baking works.

  • @michsburea8517
    @michsburea8517 Год назад

    Awesome, the best presentation on a humble tofu. It’s added colour, shape and taste. What more do anyone wants?
    Bless you. Thank you very much, we thoroughly enjoy it.🙏💕

  • @itsjustteal-3-
    @itsjustteal-3- 2 года назад +1

    I-
    I love this guy, thank you YT for recommending me this

  • @annacastagnola4371
    @annacastagnola4371 5 лет назад +19

    "Mixy mixy mix"
    Mixing something is never gonna be the same after this, now I feel morally obliged to repeat this every time, it's too cute

    • @misakistalker3058
      @misakistalker3058 5 лет назад

      he copycats the idea from You Suck At Cooking channel lmao

  • @MrSandwichk
    @MrSandwichk 5 лет назад +1379

    I'm not vegan but meat is very costly so Ill try this ..

    • @megascizor8275
      @megascizor8275 5 лет назад +140

      ZC Meat is cheap

    • @sheepherd2210
      @sheepherd2210 5 лет назад +135

      ZC mate where do you live? Steaks are expensive but not meat in general

    • @rclvlzzz
      @rclvlzzz 5 лет назад +15

      Meat is cheap

    • @abitgaytbh4463
      @abitgaytbh4463 5 лет назад +172

      Meat where I live is about twice the cost of tofu

    • @PutuDharmaMahaYusa
      @PutuDharmaMahaYusa 5 лет назад +30

      Try tempeh too

  • @nyxs60
    @nyxs60 Год назад

    Oh I've missed your vids! You crack me up 😂😂 definitely going to try this one, can't wait :D

  • @comeseiquandoaprileali2346
    @comeseiquandoaprileali2346 7 месяцев назад

    This process is amazing and this is the best tofu I ever tasted, so worth it! Thank you!

  • @olgarepo7064
    @olgarepo7064 4 года назад +24

    tried this a few months ago and today I'm doing it again. such a delicious recipe! if you have the patience, definitely try this out. it's so worth it 👍

  • @esmeliao5233
    @esmeliao5233 4 года назад +558

    My Chinese @ss was highly offended in the beginning
    Jk lol
    This is rlly interesting

    • @ekbilli5074
      @ekbilli5074 4 года назад

      Hey

    • @jamesfry552
      @jamesfry552 4 года назад +32

      My southeast asian fore$kin was too

    • @crab3849
      @crab3849 4 года назад +4

      My deflated duck toes were too

    • @xingolden5832
      @xingolden5832 4 года назад +3

      The King Of North lol shut up boi

    • @Bunny-ys7km
      @Bunny-ys7km 4 года назад

      no one cares zipperhead

  • @fairlyfrugalvegan712
    @fairlyfrugalvegan712 3 года назад +2

    Wow! That all looks so good 🤤 thanks for the tips! I’m definitely going to make more tofu dishes in the near future.

  • @janschumacher1001
    @janschumacher1001 2 года назад

    i absolutely love this. i make thiner slices instead of cubes to make it even less mushy inside, even my sister was surprised how much it tasted like chicken.

  • @littlekishmish
    @littlekishmish 4 года назад +77

    I've never seen this channel before but thhe second he said "Oh, it _is_ wet cardboard!" I clicked Subscribe.

  • @raunastogaseni8479
    @raunastogaseni8479 4 года назад +377

    oh boy can't wait to dig into some chicken bricks, favorite since my childhood!

    • @xi5940
      @xi5940 4 года назад +5

      Thank you, I haven’t laughed this much in a while

    • @carageaelvis6321
      @carageaelvis6321 4 года назад +4

      looks like minecraft chicken

    • @Andreas_Mann
      @Andreas_Mann 4 года назад +5

      The avatar makes this comment perfect

    • @glassios8054
      @glassios8054 4 года назад

      Jin ikr

    • @michaelvigato3228
      @michaelvigato3228 4 года назад +2

      Ye good olde chicken bricks

  • @jeanon7
    @jeanon7 3 года назад +1

    I thought this was so entertaining as well as giving good information. :) You are hilarious! Glad that I found this. Thank you!