Looking for an amazing Tofu Scramble recipe unlike any other? Just 5 ingredients of easy to find ingredients and you can make your own homemade tofu scramble spice mix that will make your tofu taste just like eggs! Make this ahead and have it ready to go so breakfast will be ready in minutes!
I was browsing Instagram the other day when I came across a pre-made spice mix that was intended to make tofu scramble taste like eggs. The idea was great, but the price tag- not so much. I had a look at the ingredients and realized I had everything already at hand in my kitchen, so I started playing around and made my own tofu scramble spice mix. And you know what, it really does make tofu taste like eggs. I don't think it's eggy enough to fool someone completely, but it's pretty close and definitely tasty!
The secret to this spice mix is black salt which is also called kala namak. It's the same ingredient I use to make my Vegan Toast Dipping Sauce (which is like a vegan egg yolk).
If your black salt is black in colour, then you have the wrong stuff! Don't use it in this recipe as it won't taste correct and will make your tofu a funny green colour. Yuck. The black salt I'm referring to is actually pink in colour and has a very eggy taste. It's the must-have key ingredient in this tofu scramble spice mix so don't skip it!
You can find black salt online on Amazon or in Indian grocery stores.
To Make the Tofu Scramble Spice Mix:
Add all of the ingredients into a sealable jar and shake well or stir to combine. Store in your pantry until ready to use.
This recipe makes enough for 4 servings but feel free to multiply or reduce the recipe as you see fit.
When you are ready to prepare your tofu scramble:
- Add vegan butter or oil to a pan and heat.
- When hot, add your tofu of choice. Medium-firm tofu will result in a creamy and tender scramble, firm tofu will be a bit less tender, and extra-firm tofu is perfect for a drier scramble.
- Crumble the tofu of choice into the pan, and sprinkle over 2 tablespoons of the tofu scramble spice mix.
- Stir to evenly distribute the spice and heat through.
Feel free to amp up your tofu by first sautéing some veggies of your choice, adding beans, or any other garnishes you like. You can enjoy the scramble plain, on toast, in a breakfast burrito, in a bowl, or anywhere you enjoy.
Store the remaining spice mix in a jar in your cupboard to have at the ready for next time.
Bon appetegan!
Sam.
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Tofu Scramble Spice Mix - Tastes Like Eggs!
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Ingredients
For the tofu seasoning powder:
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 4 teaspoons black salt
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
To use the tofu seasoning powder:
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter or oil, (skip for oil-free)
- 1 block (350g - 420g) block medium-firm, firm, or extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons Tofu Scramble Spice Mix, (recipe above)
Instructions
To make the tofu scramble spice mix:
- Add all of the ingredients into a sealable jar and shake well or stir to combine. Store in your pantry until ready to use.
To make a tofu scramble:
- Add vegan butter or oil to a pan and heat. When hot add your tofu of choice. Medium-firm tofu will result in a creamy and tender scramble, firm tofu will be a bit less tender, and extra-firm tofu is perfect for a drier scramble. Crumble the tofu of choice into the pan, and sprinkle over 2 tablespoons of the tofu scramble spice mix. Stir to evenly distribute the spice and heat through.
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Carol Magnusson says
The Tofu Scramble Spice Mix is absolutely the best. Some days I'm so tired and think "oh man, I ran out of spice mix", then I actually think through that and say to myself..."this only takes a couple minutes to put together, JUST DO IT". I have used this on tofu, popcorn, popped sorghum and most recently soy curls (the soy curls I need to adjust the salt for). So tasty and it is on a sticky note on the inside of my spice cupboard door. I have won over non-vegans with this mix and tofu for scrambled eggs.
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Wonderful! Such great ideas for using the spice mix too! Thanks for sharing, Carol.
Julie says
YES! Absolutely agree! This is the most ridiculously useful mix! I use it for Seitan and chickpea eggs too.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Aww thank you Carol and Julie! I don't know if you have tried it yet, but I recommend my vegan mac & cheese mix, and vegan ramen mix which are also pretty handy! And if you have my cookbook Fast Easy Cheap Vegan, there is a recipe for mushroom gravy mix which is my mom's all time fave 🙂
Megan says
I make this mix by the quart so I ALWAYS have it on hand!! Simple the best.
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Fantastic! Always great to be prepared!
Leah says
Amazing!!!
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
We're happy you like it!
Diane says
A great vegan substitute for scrambled eggs.
A quick delicious meal, especially with the seasoning mix prepared in a large batch ahead of time. Thank you, Sam!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
You're most welcome 🙂
K. Lawrence says
This is incredible. I’m plant-based and trying to reduce my egg and dairy consumption and HOLY crap! This is everything. Breakfast is the biggest hurdle for me and sometimes I get tired of smoothies and overnight oats. You have opened new doors for me with this. The seasoning mix is INCREDIBLE and look, everybody! No egg shells!!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Wonderful, so happy you love it! 🙂
Serena says
This powder mix is genius!! You can whip up a scramble in minutes, I love it!!!
The only thing that I usually change is that I don't put kala namak in the mix because I noticed that if I put it when it's cooking the flavour will be very subtle so I just sprinkle it on top of the scramble at the end for an extra eggy flavour 😀
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So happy you love it so much Serena!
Christine says
Always have this on hand… make more as soon as I run out!
Barbara Ford says
This is a great mix to have on hand - no need to mix spices whenever you want to put together a quick scramble. Add veggies or vegan meats for variety - delicious!
Ersie Climer says
This is the best seasoning for tofu scrambled that I have ever used!
Tried it!
Melissa says
I have been making this tofu scramble recipe for ages now and I love it, it's the easiest and tastiest I've come across!! Thanks Sam
Carol says
I was pleasantly surprised with this scramble. Very good great taste
Leila says
This can be made in advance and kept on a jar. Use whenever you need quick protein source!
Laura Jones says
I actually have this recipe on repeat, and I've been known to gift it to curious friends.
thank you for creating this!
Nancy Stein says
perfect tofu egg scramble with lots of flavor.
Marci says
I love that I can keep this in my pantry. It is so handy for quick breakfast scrambles. Thanks Sam!
Agnes Chrismer says
I keep a jar of this on hand at all times. It even tastes good in my pumfu scramble. I could eat tofu and pumfu all day long, so this blend is great to use almost everyday.
Lisa Nutbrown says
This mix is absolutely delicious! Even my omnivore husband was wide-eyed at how much the scrambled tofu tasted just like scrambled eggs.
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yes! That's what we love to hear!
Kathy McDevitt says
I love this! I had been using another influencers recipe for scrambled tofu. It had many many ingredients. Love that yours is so simple! It’s absolutely delicious! I have to admit I have sprinkled it on other things like rice and pasta. I guess one could say I’m addicted