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Hand firmly pressing tofu that is wrapped in paper towels on a cutting baord.
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How to Press Tofu

This tutorial teaches you how to press tofu without a press at home in 30 minutes! It is super easy and only requires a heavy pan and some paper towels.
Course Tutorial
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 62kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces extra firm tofu

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

Tip: For chewy tofu, press for longer. The more water extruded the chewier it will be. 

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg