TOFU PRESS DIY HACK

Purchasing a tofu press can be convenient, but it’s easy enough to make your own. A tofu press DIY style can easily be put together using just a few everyday household items.

With just a few paper towels, a heavy weight, and a little time, you can easily have your tofu pressed and ready for your next meal.

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WHY PRESS TOFU?

Tofu is a blank palette waiting to absorb delicious flavors, but there are a few steps you need to do before this can happen.

Firm or extra firm tofu usually comes packed in water. Like a wet sponge, that water inside the tofu is taking up valuable space.

When you press tofu, it releases some of the soaking water making room to absorb more of the cooking flavors you want.

It also leaves you with a firmer texture.

If you’re air frying or pan frying the tofu, you will get a crispier crust since it has less moisture.

Ready to try a recipe? I may be biased, but this Vegan Feta Cheese tastes amazing!

CAN YOU PRESS SILKEN TOFU?

No. Silken tofu is soft and delicate. There is no need to press silken tofu as it will crumble apart with pressure.

TOFU PRESS HACK

You can purchase a special press to do this job, but it’s easy enough to do with common items you currently have in your possession.

You’ll need:

• paper towels or clean kitchen towels
• small cutting board
• something heavy

HOW TO PRESS TOFU

1. Stack 2 or 3 pieces of folded paper towels on a rimmed plate.
2. Take the tofu out of the container and give it a fresh water rinse.
3. Place tofu on paper towels.
4. Lay down another folded paper towel on top of the block of tofu.
5. Position a small cutting board over the paper towel.
6. Balance something heavy (like a can or a frying pan) on the cutting board.
7. Let sit for 15-30 minutes. The longer it’s pressed, the firmer the tofu.

So your layers are:

• heavy can
• cutting board
• paper towels
• tofu
• paper towels
• plate

When you’re done pressing, you can take your tofu and cube or slice it as you wish. Then, marinate it with tasty flavors.

THE BOTTOM LINE

No need to buy specialized equipment when you can easily create your own tofu press DIY with what you already have in your kitchen!

You’ll be on your way to tastier tofu dishes in no time!

What’s your favorite way to cook tofu? Tell us in the comments below!

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TOFU RECIPES:

Vegan Feta Cheese (Nut-free)

Vegan Baked Feta Pasta