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Easy Tofu Scramble Seasoning Recipe
Craving Egg-cellent flavour in your vegan dishes? This tofu scramble seasoning is perfect, no yolk-ing!
My 4-ingredient mix is all you need. Whip up a batch in 5 minutes and transform your tofu scrambles with a savoury twist. Simple, delicious, and versatile—use it on soups, veggies, popcorn, and more!
Prep Time: 5 Mins | Total Time: 5 Mins
Servings: Adjustable
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Craving that traditional eggy flavour in your vegan quiches, scrambles, and stir-fry rice dishes? The tofu scramble seasoning recipe is eggs-actly what you need!
Once you try this simple and delicious recipe, there’s no going back. You’ll always want your kitchen pantry to have a supply of this savoury spice mix. My family love this vegan egg seasoning so much, we nicknamed it “Cheeky Vegg”
All you need is 4 simple ingredients, 3 basic kitchen utensils, and a total of 5 minutes.
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Why This Recipe Works
Mouthwatering Flavour and Aroma
The vegan scramble seasoning has a complex, savoury flavour profile that enhances the taste of other dishes. The black salt adds a sulfurous aroma, nutritional yeast gives a cheesy taste, turmeric offers an earthy flavour, and white pepper gives the seasoning its floral aroma.
Decent Nutritional Value
Though a simple seasoning, this savoury mix boosts the nutritional profile of any dish you add it to. Here’s how;
Amps Up Meal Time
Whether you’re adding the tofu scramble seasoning to your breakfast dishes or using it as a taste enhancer for brunch meals, you’ll absolutely fall in love with it. And if you’re inviting over friends and family, be ready to share the secret recipe card of your delicious seasoning mix, AKA Cheeky Vegg!
Ingredients for the Plant-Based Tofu Scramble Seasoning
Black salt (Kala namak). Look for finely-grained black salt (usually found at ethnic grocery stores) and sieve it before using it to avoid any clumps. You can also use regular table salt, but the eggy flavour won’t be present.
Nutritional yeast. I mostly use fortified nutritional yeast for the most significant B12 content. You can find it easily in the baking aisle of most grocery stores.
White pepper. This ingredient adds subtle heat to the seasoning. Bonus points if you use freshly ground whole white peppercorns.
Turmeric. Packaged ground turmeric at grocery stores works just fine. You can also use whole turmeric root, but it requires grinding or grating.
How to Make Tofu Scramble Seasoning
Sieve the Black Salt. Use a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps from the black salt to ensure a smooth consistency in your seasoning.
Combine the Dry Ingredients. In a bowl, whisk together the sieved black salt, nutritional yeast, white pepper, and turmeric.
Adjust Texture (Optional). If you prefer a finer seasoning, transfer the mixture to a spice grinder or blender and grind until it reaches your desired consistency. This step is optional, and the seasoning works well even with a slightly coarse texture.
Store and Enjoy. Transfer the finished Cheeky Vegg seasoning to an airtight container and store it in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Enjoy it sprinkled on vegetables, salads, popcorn, tofu scrambles, pasta dishes, and more!
Variations, Ideas & Notes
The tofu scramble seasoning is all about customisation. You can vary the spices or even omit an ingredient or two, if desired. The key is to make something that becomes a beloved staple in your recipe collection.
Notes on Scaling Up
I double, treble and even quadruple these measurements when I batch mix this, as I do with most seasoning recipes. This saves so much time and encourages the enjoyment of a variety of tasty dishes.
Pro Tips For This Recipe
Black salt can be found in most Asian grocery stores or bought online.
I recommend scaling this recipe up and keeping a container on the go, at all times. This is my number one go-to seasoning. I really love it in so many dishes. It's a real game-changer.
To intensify the flavours, try dry-roasting the white pepper and turmeric in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant.
Store your Cheeky Vegg seasoning in an airtight container away from direct sunlight to preserve its flavour and colour for up to 6 months.
If the seasoning starts to lose its vibrancy, consider adding a small amount of freshly ground white pepper and turmeric to revive the flavours.
When using this seasoning mix to prepare scrambled tofu, I use approximately 1 heaped tbsp per 7 ounces (200 g) of medium-firm tofu, which I get from my local Chinese supermarket. Medium-firm works best. If this is hard to find, try mixing firm tofu with silken tofu, e.g. 3 1/2 ounces (100 g) firm tofu mixed with 3 1/2 ounces (100 g) silken tofu to make 7 ounces (200 g) medium-firm tofu—a great consistency for scrambling!
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I use the tofu scramble seasoning?
Sprinkling the seasoning in your breakfast vegan tofu scramble recipes are not the only way to use this Cheeky Vegg seasoning. You can add it to almost anything and everything, including;
Soups and stews
Rice and noodle stir-fries
Pasta dishes
Breakfast potatoes
Popcorn
What is the Indian spice that tastes like eggs?
Black salt. The sulphuric compounds in kala namak give it an eggish flavour. No wonder why it is the star of my tofu scramble seasoning recipe!
What else can I use this seasoning on?
Sprinkle it on popcorn, roasted veggies, pasta, stir-fries, or even soups!
Can I use regular salt instead of black salt?
Yes, but you’ll lose the signature eggy taste that Kala namak provides.
Can I make a larger batch?
Absolutely! Just scale up the ingredients and store it in a dry container.
Final Words
Vegan or not, the tofu scramble seasoning, Cheeky Vegg, is set to delight your taste buds and enhance your breakfast & brunch!
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