How to drain tofu?

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I wonder if someone can explain a good way to drain tofu. I have tried some

recipes, with success, using tofu. Others were not so successful. One recipe

said to drain all excess moisture and fry until crisp, noting that if there was

excess moisture the tofu would not crisp up. I wonder if it was due to the fact

I used less olive oil than recommended, or if I did not drain it enough. Any

tips would be appreciated. Thanks.

Marie

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I normally just blot it dry between some paper towels after I've poured out the

liquid it comes in. If you need it really dry, you can try wrapping it in

towels or paper towels and set a plate or something on top to help press out the

moisture.

Cindi

 

marie selders <s3ld3rs wrote:

Hello,

I wonder if someone can explain a good way to drain tofu. I have tried some

recipes, with success, using tofu. Others were not so successful. One recipe

said to drain all excess moisture and fry until crisp, noting that if there was

excess moisture the tofu would not crisp up. I wonder if it was due to the fact

I used less olive oil than recommended, or if I did not drain it enough. Any

tips would be appreciated. Thanks.

Marie

 

 

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[Guest guest]

> I normally just blot it dry between some paper towels after I've poured out

the liquid it

comes in.

 

That's my technique too - but I watched my dh put some in a strainer/sieve over

a bowl to

drip until he was ready to use it. Seemed to work too.

 

>If you need it really dry, you can try wrapping it in towels or paper towels

and set a plate

or something on top to help press out the moisture.

 

And if you need it really REALLY dry you can put a weight (like a can of

tomatoes) on that

plate.

 

Love, Pat

[Guest guest]

Thanks Pat and Cindi. I have used the blot technique. I will try the plate/can

technique and let it drain for a longer period of time. I like using tofu and I

am totally me & t free for two months this coming Thursday. Also, 6 pounds

thinner.

Marie

 

Pat <drpatsant wrote:

> I normally just blot it dry between some paper towels after I've

poured out the liquid it

comes in.

 

That's my technique too - but I watched my dh put some in a strainer/sieve over

a bowl to

drip until he was ready to use it. Seemed to work too.

 

>If you need it really dry, you can try wrapping it in towels or paper towels

and set a plate

or something on top to help press out the moisture.

 

And if you need it really REALLY dry you can put a weight (like a can of

tomatoes) on that

plate.

 

Love, Pat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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