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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.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 62 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- Tip: For chewy tofu, press for longer. The more water extruded the chewier it will be.
Nutrition Information
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Sodium
71mg
(3%)
Potassium
175mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.