Eggy Tofu Scramble with Black Salt

5 from 3 votes

Eggy Tofu Scramble with Black Salt

Transform that block of tofu into a tasty breakfast tofu scramble with this homemade seasoning. Black salt, aka kala namak, is key to mimic "egg flavor". Make this seasoning in bulk so you're ready to make tofu scrambled eggs whenever you want!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tofu scramble seasoning, tofu scramble with black salt, tofu scrambled eggs black salt

Servings:

Calories: 98kcal

Author: Abi Cowell

Cost: $2.50

Equipment

Ingredients

Tofu Scramble

16 oz firm tofu drained and the liquid lightly pressed out
¼ teaspoon black salt ground
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon garlic powder

BULK Tofu Scramble Seasoning (use 2 scant teaspoons of seasoning per 1 pound of tofu)

1 tablespoon black salt ground
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons garlic powder

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

How to Make Tofu Scrambled Eggs

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Drain tofu and lightly squeeze out excess liquid (no need to press it for a long time, the liquid will evaporate while cooking).
16 oz firm tofu
Using your hands, crumble the tofu in big chunks into the heated pan. It will continue to break down a little while you stir it, so there's no need to make it into super small crumbles.
Once all the tofu is in the pan, sprinkle spices on top. (If using bulk pre-prepared seasoning, use a scant 2 teaspoons.) Using a spatula, stir the seasonings into the tofu. Allow it to cook without moving it for 2-3 minutes. Then, stir and allow to cook another 2-3 minutes, breaking up any larger pieces.
¼ teaspoon black salt, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Taste and adjust for salt and pepper, as needed. Cook until browned a little bit and the liquid is gone. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onion/chives and serve!

BULK Tofu Scramble Seasoning

Measure out the bulk spice measurements. Add all spices to a bowl and stir well with a spoon to mix them up thoroughly.
1 tablespoon black salt, 1 tablespoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, 2 tablespoons garlic powder
Transfer mixed seasoning from bowl to a glass jar or re-purposed spice container. A funnel works well to do this without a mess.
Then, store in your spice cabinet at room temperature in an airtight container. The ratio for cooking is to add a scant 2 teaspoons of seasoning to make 1 pound of tofu.

Notes

Optional addition: nutritional yeast adds a slightly cheesy, umami flavor to tofu scramble. Try it once and see if you like it, then you can add it to your mixture.

Making the spice mix in bulk:

Bulk seasoning as written above will fit perfectly in a 2.5 ounce spice jar.

When using bulk seasoning, use a scant (little less) 2 teaspoons to season 1 pound of tofu.

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