How To Press Tofu

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Step 1: Place tofu on dinner plate
Put your tofu on a flat dinner plate.

Step 2: Place plate on tofu
Place another plate, right side up, on top of the tofu.

Step 3: Place a book on top
Place a book that weighs between 2 to 3 pounds on top of the top plate.

Tip
Make sure the top plate stays flat to prevent breakage or crumbling.

Step 4: Remove book
Remove the book and the top plate after 30 to 40 minutes of pressing. Discard the liquid.

Step 5: Start preparing
Start preparing your tofu. Think about all the great soy recipes you'll make, right at home.

Did You Know?
Tofu is a good source of protein, B vitamins, iron, and calcium, and contains no cholesterol.

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[55tWiLiGhT55]

lol i tried tofu for the first time today and i didnt know how to get the water out so i just pressed on it with my hands and crumbled it to bake tofu scramble. wow i'm a dumb ass. i new to to this tofu thing, normally i buy fake meat already made. like morning stars and boca.

[mijaxfn]

LOL oh, what a process. I fully admit that sometimes when I'm in a rush I put a dictionary on top of the plate instead of a smaller book. Don't know if it makes a huge difference but it puts my mind at ease. I also sometimes use paper towels to absorb the water, but that's pretty wasteful. I think I'm going to save up and buy a tofu press.

[Pooja Nagrecha]

This is how tofu in america looks like!

[Robertoni7]

I love how they list tofu as one of the things you will need to press tofu. HAHA!

[zakei choong]

The tofu in this video looks spoilt, imo. In my country (Asia, yes), tofu packed in those kinda boxes are usually completely smooth, like a jelly/pudding/custard. The only kinds you find with a slightly tougher texture are those fresh made, and are usually stored in water/brine. And even then, those are no where near as curd-like as the one in the video. In fact, the tofu here looks like frozen-thawed tofu.

[poodlestyle33]

You don't have to press it for tofu scramble. :) (Yum.)

[lizol25]

Me too lol...howcast is everywhere :-D

[KailyeKat]

Thank you so much Howcast. ^.^ I'm going to make myself some tofu scramble now. :D

[gwarns4datblud]

step 5 is fucking gay

[RdCrestdBreegull]

whatever you make it with. if you're making a tofu scramble, you cook it with lots of spices for a good while and it'll taste amazing. you can also marinate it for a long time.