I was not always a fan of tofu, until I learned to alter its texture. I love pressed tofu. I could eat it every day. Let me share with you what I learned.
Here are some simple instructions:
Take one block of tofu, NOT the silken kind. I like Firm and Extra Firm. Drain and discard the liquid. Cut the tofu in half and turn the halves up on their sides with the cut sides facing you. Slice each halve into 3 equal pieces, rectangles.
Place a clean kitchen towel onto a cutting board or flat cookie sheet. Place the rectangular tofu slices on the towel. Place another clean kitchen towel on top of the tofu. Put another cutting board or flat cookie sheet on top. Then place heavy items on top to put weight on the tofu. I use the huge Costco canned foods and huge syrup bottles. I also have a huge wooden cutting board as my top board. Press for one hour.
Once the hour is up, cook your tofu. I heat my flat double burner griddle. I spray a light coat of non-stick olive oil on my griddle and then line up my tofu on my griddle. I sprinkle a little salt or garlic salt over the tofu. Cook on both sides for approximately 5 minutes on medium heat. It will turn a golden brown. Don’t burn your tofu.
The pressed tofu will have a similar texture as chicken. Tofu taste like what you cook it with. Any dish you would put chicken or steak in, try substituting pressed tofu.
Try changing different things with your tofu. I have sprinkled Taco Seasoning over my tofu and I have sprinkled sesame seeds on one side of my tofu.
My Pressing Tips
I read somewhere you could use paper towels, which I tried and didn’t like for several reasons. I don’t like using paper towels. I think they are a waste of money and not environmentally friendly. However, I do keep a roll hidden in my pantry. I am pro-cloth kitchen towels. I find the kitchen towels absorb the extra moisture in the tofu better.
And if you are wondering what brand of tofu to buy… it may truly be trial and error. I like Trader Joe’s Organic Firm Tofu. The price is perfect for my grocery budget. I actually have an entire list of products from Trader Joe’s that I love and stock my refrigerator and pantry with. That will be another blog… and freezing tofu is yet to come…
-Monica
Here are some simple instructions:
Take one block of tofu, NOT the silken kind. I like Firm and Extra Firm. Drain and discard the liquid. Cut the tofu in half and turn the halves up on their sides with the cut sides facing you. Slice each halve into 3 equal pieces, rectangles.
Place a clean kitchen towel onto a cutting board or flat cookie sheet. Place the rectangular tofu slices on the towel. Place another clean kitchen towel on top of the tofu. Put another cutting board or flat cookie sheet on top. Then place heavy items on top to put weight on the tofu. I use the huge Costco canned foods and huge syrup bottles. I also have a huge wooden cutting board as my top board. Press for one hour.
Once the hour is up, cook your tofu. I heat my flat double burner griddle. I spray a light coat of non-stick olive oil on my griddle and then line up my tofu on my griddle. I sprinkle a little salt or garlic salt over the tofu. Cook on both sides for approximately 5 minutes on medium heat. It will turn a golden brown. Don’t burn your tofu.
The pressed tofu will have a similar texture as chicken. Tofu taste like what you cook it with. Any dish you would put chicken or steak in, try substituting pressed tofu.
Try changing different things with your tofu. I have sprinkled Taco Seasoning over my tofu and I have sprinkled sesame seeds on one side of my tofu.
My Pressing Tips
I read somewhere you could use paper towels, which I tried and didn’t like for several reasons. I don’t like using paper towels. I think they are a waste of money and not environmentally friendly. However, I do keep a roll hidden in my pantry. I am pro-cloth kitchen towels. I find the kitchen towels absorb the extra moisture in the tofu better.
And if you are wondering what brand of tofu to buy… it may truly be trial and error. I like Trader Joe’s Organic Firm Tofu. The price is perfect for my grocery budget. I actually have an entire list of products from Trader Joe’s that I love and stock my refrigerator and pantry with. That will be another blog… and freezing tofu is yet to come…
-Monica
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