Guest guest Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 This is probably going to be a really dumb question, but I just bought some med/firm tofu, and I had heard that it is best to " press " it. I guess they mean to get rid of some of the water????? How do I do that? What will be the diffence in regards to the texture of the tofu? I've been making this recipe called Tom Tofu and I heard that by doing this the texture might be better????HELP! Stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Okay, the easiest way to press tofu (to get rid of some water - so, in some recipes, it will brown more nicely or take in more of the flavours of the sauce it is in or have a more 'meaty' texture (whatever fits *lol*) - is to put it in a bowl, place a plate on top of it and a large can of something like tomatoes or juice on top of that as a weight. It will exude the extra liquid, which you will pour off. Okay? Gotta run. Best, Pat ;=) -- SANTBROWN townhounds/ vegetarianslimming/ HOMEPAGE: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " There are too many idiots in this world. And having said it, I have the burden of proving it. " (Franz Fanon) * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " (Albert Schweitzer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 Also, if you are going to use it for grilling or something (anything that doesn't involve the blender!) try freezing it first, then thaw and press like Pat said.... OMG it's super yummy, i really like the texture that way, it's chewy and tasty ) peace nikki Okay, the easiest way to press tofu (to get rid of some water - so, insome recipes, it will brown more nicely or take in more of the flavoursof the sauce it is in or have a more 'meaty' texture (whatever fits*lol*) - is to put it in a bowl, place a plate on top of it and a largecan of something like tomatoes or juice on top of that as a weight. Itwill exude the extra liquid, which you will pour off. Okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 THANKS for the info! Dumb question....will pressing it make it more like an extra firm tofu? Stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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