Wrap the tofu in two paper towels and place it inside a shallow plate.

Place a heavy pan on top of the tofu and add two canned items in the pan to apply weight to the tofu. Make sure that the weight is balanced to press down evenly on the top of the tofu without being too heavy to break the tofu. This will help to squeeze out the moisture from the tofu block.

Allow the tofu to sit for 30 minutes and notice the moisture drawing out of the block of tofu. You can replace the paper towels if you notice they become fully absorbed in the tofu liquid.

Remove the weights and unwrap the tofu. Cut and cook the tofu as desired.