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How To Press Tofu Without a Tofu Press
Want to know how to get crispy tofu? The secret is to press it before you use it! Here’s how to press tofu without a tofu press.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 54 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 package extra firm tofu
Instructions
- Open your package of tofu and drain the liquid it’s packaged in.
- On a rimmed plate, place a dish towel over top and a paper towel on top of it. Alternatively, you can use two dish towels.
- Place the block of tofu in the middle of the paper towel and wrap it up in the paper towel first then the dish towel.
- Place a cutting board on top of the wrapped tofu and then add some heavy objects on top such as canned tomatoes to press.
- Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes before using.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4servings
Calories
54kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
152mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4servings | |
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.