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How to Press Tofu


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Description

Learn how to press tofu without a press. In this method, we’ll be using a thick bath towel and about 10 pounds of heavy books to draw all of the moisture out of the tofu. This allows the tofu to best soak up marinades and sauces without watering them down!


Ingredients

  • 14 oz. block of firm or super firm tofu
  • large bath towel
  • 10 pounds of large, coffee table books


Instructions

  1. Cut the tofu into 4 to 8 slabs.
  2. Fold a large, thick bath towel in half. Place the slabs evenly onto it, then fold the towel over the top.
  3. Place about 10 pounds of coffee table books over the top.
  4. Allow to press for one hour.
  5. Transfer to any tofu marinade of your choice, allowing to marinate at a minimum of one hour, or up to overnight.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Pressed
  • Cuisine: American