Unlocking Plant Based BBQ Secrets
Revolutionize your BBQ with this game changing BBQ Tofu recipe that is full flavored and delivers meaty satisfaction and high protein for those concerned. Perfect for any outdoor gathering, grill time cook out or even weeknight meal. Dive into these fiery tips to elevate your vegan cooking game, making our plant-based dishes a must-have on every menu.
We’ll break this down into 5 parts:
00:00 Intro
01:10 How I properly Seasoning and Smoke Tofu
02:07 Asparagus & Barley Tips
07:02 Grilling Coleslaw
11:30 Assembling BBQ Plate
11:11 Finishing Touches
This can be done with no oil. Most of the oil used in this recipe is for functional reasons.
- To help seasoning stick
- Aids in best cooking practices
RECIPE:
Whole Block Barbecue ToFu
BBQ PLATE / two sides
BBQ MEGA SANDWICH:
1 Firm Tofu 300g block (original kind, in tray in water) in the U.K. we use wickedkitchen.com/
1 Xtra Firm Tofu 450g block (kind that is vac packed), cut in half.
1 TBS oil, to help seasoning stick.
460 ml / 16 oz. BBQ Sauce ( • EASY homemade SPICY BB... ) or your favorite
5 TBS BBQ seasoning blend (your favorite kind)
3 TBS Pork, chicken or steak seasoning blend
3 TB black pepper
1 TBS Salt, kosher
- In large bowl add tofu and seasonings to fully cover each tofu in seasoning
Garnish to serve with
Onion, sliced into rounds.
Pickles, sliced.
Spring Asparagus Lemon Barley Salad:
1 Cup Barley, toasted and cooked al dente.
400g or 1 bunch Asparagus, grilled, diced.
Dozen Cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters.
1 large shallot, halved and sliced thin.
1 lemon zested & juice.
4 - 5 TBS Olive oil (OPTIONAL)
Handful of parsley, chopped.
2 TBS Thyme, fresh & chopped.
1 TBS Salt, kosher/crystals
1 TBS Black pepper
• Optional additions, pitted chopped Kalamata and diced roasted red pepper
Campfire Cole Slaw
1 Head Cabbage, cut into quarters for grilling, leave stem in to hold together.
1 large Carrot, wafer thin slices on grater.
160g Snow peas/ManGetOut, tip and string removed, chopped.
1 TBS Olive Oil, to coat cabbages (optional - best for when grilling)
Sprinkle of salt, kosher crystals
Dressing:
1 TBS ginger, thin matchstick slices
5 TBS Rice vinegar
5 TBS Mayo, plant based.
2 TBS sriracha or Chili sauce
2 tsp powdered sugar
1 tsp Sesame oil for flavor (OPTIONAL)
1 tsp salt, kosher or to taste.
1 tsp black pepper.
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Пікірлер: 190
Another absolute banger bro! 🔥🔥🔥
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Grateful for all your support amigo,
I love that you make it clear that not eating animal flesh does NOT mean you're sacrificing in ANY way! You are an awesome Chef, indeed. Thanks for sharing with us. 😊
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and Thanks for watching.
@donsaxon1948
4 ай бұрын
Indeed !
I just tried the BBQ crusted tofu recipe last night and it was literally my favorite block of tofu I've had since being vegan for the last 7 years! I can't wait to try some tofu like this on the BBQ! Also, love the black black on black Wicked Kitchen logo at the end of the video! Thanks again for all the work you guys put into these videos, it's really taking my cooking up another level! -Cody
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! We love that recipe too. Let us know when you try this, it's great to do big batches with and have for the week. Thank you for watching.
Outdoor videos, especially sunny ones like this one REALLY get my mood up. Everything looked tasty and nice. My favourite was actually the barley salad! Very vibrant and different. Thank you
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Good choice! Super flavourful - all of it. Thanks for watching.
❤ and the camo grill… great. Thanks again from The Hill Country of Texas.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Need a bigger grill :) Thanks for watching.
Looks amazing! Looks so nice chillin and grillin plants and shrooms outside!
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
It was! And grillin and chillin is what it's all about. Thanks for watching.
10:59 I saw and I tried. Wrap it in a towel, freeze it, drain it (I’m lazy) wrap and freeze again. Used ir for buffalo strips .. works good :) On another note.. omg I just stopped at new little shop that had fresh strawberries, drizzled with a cocao .. and almond butter.. yum! Yeah I have add lol
Yes chef! I've been saying for a long time that you have to season and prepare the heck out of meat to make it taste good so why not do the same with something else that's not meat? No violence and bloodshed in the process. I am so grateful to have come across your channel that operates under that very same idea. So many great recipes to explore.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
Finally. This is how it should be done. Smokey, sweet and crunchy. Love love this
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Wicked! Thanks for watching.
Brother Derek! C'mon now! I'm LITERALLY salivating as I watch this vid! THANK YOU for sharing!
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
Your Tofu technique for barbequing was fabulous! I wondered how the inside of the large Tofu block would get flavored and it came out extraordinary with barbeque sauce! The salad and coleslaw are beautiful as well.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
So good when you put the time in to do properly, thanks for watching.
Good to see a chef that really enjoys the food they cook , no small bites or pissing around , you get right in there . Frankie is a babe . Vegan for the animals.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
So amazing, looks absolutely delicious! Thank you for the tips about using agave or maple syrup in place of the oil, I really appreciate that. Love Frankie, she is a doll and a great companion. Thank you for another great meal and sharing your smart and wonderful recipes.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
We're aware of the amount and substitutions of oil and will share when we can for those who chose to go without.. Thank you for watching.
Amazing, thanks for these videos, so helpful for us amateur cooks looking to do something special that's actually doable. Do you ever do any UK food events where we can try your food?
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and playing in the kitchen. We have the wicked kitchen products in the UK does that count as an event :), haven't done many here, yet. It's not as easy when you don't have all the equipment but am open to doing pop ups and collaborations.
Great video!! Herb garden looking good! :) 💚🌱
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
man get out killed me lmao
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Honestly so funny everytime I see them. Thanks for watching.
Asparagus! Monsieur Big Bucks 😜 Looks a lovely spread 😘
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Lol. When in season, get em. Thanks for watching.
Nice to see a red kite above your garden! Beautiful birds that are appearing more now in our skies... Lovely to see so many herbs you have growing, incredible plants with so many amazing properties. Great video thank you 🙏
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching.
the way you make honorary mentions of your dog all the time is so sweet lol
Love your edit! As always the food looks amazing🔥 Question- do you ever double freeze tofu to get a different texture before marinating and cooking? Franky is a sweetheart 🥰
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I don't usually freeze tofu, not opposed but I'm too impatient to wait for the freeze, then thaw, when i can achieve great results as is and don't think ahead enough. :)
@thatgirlinokc3975
Жыл бұрын
@@DerekSarnoChef thanks 😊
So I used this recipe, mistakes were made, it still turned out AMAZING!
Good stuff! Everything looks amazing
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
This looks AMAZING and like something I can actually make with my non-vegan dad who has a big smoker and a grill all that jazz. I've been slowly looking for something like this for awhile, thank you. Do you know how long you roughly left the tofu on the grill/smoker for?
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
times can vary depending on what you want to do and the temperature of the grill, this was smoking for about an hour, it really helped drive the flavor in and with the texture that stayed together so when slicing and saucing it holds up to perfection. thanks for watching.
@RagingDaffodil
Жыл бұрын
@@DerekSarnoChef Thank you very much! That gives me a great reference along with the visuals in the video to know. Hope you have a lovely day!
Looks fantastic. Tofu smoke-> slice -> braise is gonna be my new summer play thing. Thanks for sharing.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Wicked! Thanks for watching
Looks incredible !
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
Another great cooking video... Thank you Derek for sharing great vegan recipes!
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Ah, thank you for watching.
I literally never noticed those beans are called Man Get Out and I'll never stop calling them that now :D
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
I cannot unsee that and it cracks me up every time. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Derek! It was so delicious, can’t wait to share my video❤
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Was great having by Can't wait for the @issysedgwick one, really looking forward to it.
Man, that looks absolutely gorgeous and delicious. I suspect you have stock in a bbq sauce company 😅.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Lol. It's hard not to love a good bbq sauce kzread.info/dash/bejne/onh3rdiNYcLXndo.html
Oh my freaking gawd! I miss American bbq’s. I am an American living in Scotland for the last 28 years. While I go home to VT once a year, it is either in early spring or early winter, so do not get the family bbq’s. This one looked so great. Your grain salad looks lush! I cannot wait to try it. I do a similar one with quinoa but also add chopped up marinated artichokes. I cannot wait to try everything in this video. My in-laws are coming up next week and staying for a couple weeks. If we have the weather for it, this is what I am making! Thanks so much for all your videos! I know when I make your recipes that the family will eat well and enjoy every bite. You are personally responsible for getting my hubby to go vegan. So thank you, Derek! He loves your recipes…he has a few favourites that we make regularly, but his absolute favourite is the pulled “pork” using king oyster mushrooms. He is like a child dancing about the kitchen in excitement as it is cooking lol. Even our Labrador, “Nutmeg” gets excited as she enjoys a little too. When I tell him I am trying a new recipe he looks dubious, then when I say it is from Wicked Kitchen, he is good to go lol. We have tried so many of your recipes that he knows it will be a winner.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful to hear, happy to be benefit. Thank you for watching and eating more plants.
This looks amazing!!! 😋
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
I really love the consideration of different textures with the different tofu products. It’s a nuance that’s overlooked. Can’t wait to try this one! So the next vid is the tofu/mushroom combo? Or seitan? I’m totally imagining the pay by weight bbq shops served on butcher paper… 🤤
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
that tofu is looking outstanding
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
So good! Thanks for watching.
Oh wow, your videos make me hungry
Mangetout of here, this looks amazing! Also, I like message on the sign next to your coffee maker, where can I get one?
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. A friend sells them on Etsy
This is AMAZING! So helpfull! Thank you so much!😊
Didn't know that you could grill cabbage, Derek... 😏😏😏😏 The coleslaw and smoked BBQ tofu looks absolutely delicious Hey! I wrote ya via Instagram about two weeks ago about a mushroom that I happened to find and don't know about. I was wondering if you ever encountered any Bunapi mushrooms while in the UK or when you are Stateside? Anyway bon appetit and have a safe healthy fantastic Friday afternoon...
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Bunapi is another name or brand name for shimije mushrooms and yep we have used them. I've even been to Korea and toured where they grow them. Super delicious. reat for stir fry or soups. Thanks for watching.
I need to get a smoker now! 👍🏾 Looks delicious!
that was just such a pleasure to watch. thank you
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
OMG! Derek, you are the best! Love watching u cook, and eat.
Looks delicious!
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
So good. Thanks for watching.
Holy moly, another incredible recipe!!! Thank you so much for all of these mindblowing recipes❤❤❤
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Beautiful stuff
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
You inspire me so much! ❤
It all looks soooo good! A grill-chared toasted bun, maybe?
I love you uncle!
Looks scrumptious!
This is so awesome.
11:40 Thought that was an egg yolk for a second. 😂 Yellow Bell Pepper 👍
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Never gonna see animal products on here unless they're walking around and we visiting them :)
@andrewwashere82
Жыл бұрын
@WickedKitchenFood Ikr, that's why I had to double-check. I was like, "That's not what I saw, not on this channel!" ✌️
Everything look amazing.
Please do vegan black pudding
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
I never liked it non vegan - will have to look into that. Thanks for watching.
Duuuuuuude so bomb!!!! Can’t wait to try 😍😍
Fantastic Video. Thank You Derek. Yummy Yum.
Super tasty-looking sandwich!! The sides are very fresh and veg-packed! Nicely done, as always!👏🤩
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
Am just finding U and I just have to say Ur Skills are as Ur name states WICKED, Ur knife skill Ur Style of food dress and Ur Passion. ❤❤❤❤😊😊
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
That looks so yummy!
Where is that BBQ / Smoker from looks cool AF. Pity my oh hates tofu but i will have a go!
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
this is an www.theovo.co.uk/. I've loved it just wish i had the bigger one.
Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤ ❤
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
If you find yourself on Long Island I would most def come see you. I wanna go check out the mattituck mushroom farm. I might even make a video.. Going organic farm stand hunting
Wow, just wow!
Omg you're out of this worlllld 😲🤯😍🤩😋 i gotta try this
Holy not cow!!! This looks like heaven 🤤 Love all the extra Frankie time🖤 That slaw looks incredible. I can't wait to try making that👍
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
You got this! Thanks for watching.
Looks amazing!
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
looks amazing... what if we can't use a bbq? can we do this in a regular stove?
Bonsoir, dommage que nous n'avons pas l'odeur 🥺 parce que çà à l'air trop bon 😋😋😋merci pour vos vidéos 👍
Cant wait to try this. Love the bbq, is it a Weber? Thank you, about to invest in cooking on bbq coals and fire.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
If in the UK this is an www.theovo.co.uk/ or Green Egg is similar
Awooga awooga bbq
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
I'm here for fabulous Frankie - the yummy food is a bonus! 🐾🐾🐾🐾
I wonder if you broke the tofu down into smaller pieces if you would get more smoke and seasoning to it? It looks delicious.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure it's doable but doesn't sound as satisfying as doing it whole and would require a slightly different process. Let us know if you do and how it comes out. Thanks for watching.
WOW. JUST. WOW.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
I wish you were my neighbor!
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Us too! Thanks for watching
Your sandwiches are 🔥🔥🔥💐💐💐
Amazing sir. BIg question though: Is there a way to make the tofu without having a bbq? Oven roasting instead, would that be posible? Subbed!. Thank you!!
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Here is one and will do more soon kzread.info/dash/bejne/g2qNo6mDnqvRY5c.html
Looks absolutely amazing!
What kind of barbecue do you recommend, especially for the person who doesn’t cook meat (seafood occasionally)? Or would you recommend a smoker? Combination? Thank you!
Delicious.
Ooh ooh ❤❤
Man this rocks!!!! 🤠🤠😎
Do you have a cookbook that I buy to help me to follow along, step by step? I'd sure love to try your great ideas! 👍😀
@DerekSarnoChef
4 ай бұрын
The Wicked Healthy Cookbook
Love it... herbs with a H 🙂
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
When you're aware of your own accent :). H as in House not ouse. Thanks for watching.
What was the actual time on the grill for the tofu? AWESOME meal, thanks for sharing
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
It can vary, slow smoked for about an hour, sliced then back on in bbq sauce for another 20.
Can i toast something like barley on a regular or nonstick pan?
❤❤❤❤❤ 6:41
WOW!! Can I replace the cauliflower with cashews? I've just never liked cauliflower 😅
Wow
Do u use seitan?
In case no one else posted it, mangetout is pronounced "maang too"
♥️😋 YUMMY 😋♥️ 😋YUM! YUM! YUM!😋
Man get out and eat it all! 😁 In French manger means to eat and tout means all so eat all 😊
Min.9.09in Italy they are called ˋpiselli mangiatutto‘ I really love them but it´s not that easy to find.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
We know them as snow peas. :)
Im so curious what knives do you use?
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
As we always say the sharpest knife is the best knife, no matter what the brand. These we got from Dalstrong and Shun.
Since you mentioned Misen En Place, can you please make a video how you set up your kitchen.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing will work on that. Thanks for watching.
@lauratempestini5719
Жыл бұрын
@@DerekSarnoChef Thank you ! It will be ever so helpful!!!!
4:01😂
I made the coleslaw. The flavours were nice but eating chucks of raw cabbage was not appealing at all. Today i learned why slaw is typically sliced.
I love grilled coleslaw! My wife and I are also glad you shaved your mustache, it looked horrible! :)
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Lol. you never know when the stache will be back. Let us know when you make this, thanks for watching!
@lizbethanne109
Жыл бұрын
I really liked the moustache! Actually, with or without it, he's adorbs!
That Mayo is vegan? Where can I get it?
Jeez, would you like some smoked tofu with your BBQ sauce? :D
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Could've used more it's so good!
How many sandwiches does this make?
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
I fed six. I'd do more next time for more leftovers, it's so inexpensive - why not!
So is the texture springy
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
It's delicious! Not springy - whatever that is. Thanks for watching.
You must get so many people bitching about using oil to mention it in every video. I didn't even know "oil-less" cooking was a thing.
@DerekSarnoChef
Жыл бұрын
Watch Forks Over Knives. We are well aware of the No Oil thing as it used to be part of our job. We try to show a balance and our priority are no animals first. Thanks for watching.