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    Published: Jul 24, 2022 · Modified: Sep 2, 2023 by Maika · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Tofu Press and Prep

    Become a Better Cook! This Just Maika Cooking: Cook’s Notebook section will focus on everything related to prepping tofu connected to all my recipe posts, updated frequently.

    Jump to:
    • Why Use a Tofu Press?
    • Highly Rated Tofu Presses
    • Video Overview: Tofu Press and Cutting Tofu
    • Tofu Recipes
    • Cook's Notebook: Become a Better Cook!
    tofu press with tofu in the basket on top of a cutting board

    Place the block into the basket.

    Tofuture tofu press lid

    Put on the lid and secure wth bands.

    side view of tofu press

    Over time, the gap will decrease.

    top view of tofu press with pressed tofu in the basket

    And the tofu will reduce in size.

    water inside the reservoir from the tofu after being pressed in the tofu press

    The excess water is captured in the reservoir.

    sliced tofu in a metal mixing bowl

    Now, you can slice and fry or bake it easily.

    Why Use a Tofu Press?

    To prevent tofu from falling apart during cooking, use a tofu press to release the extra liquid to firm up the tofu, even if it is extra firm. I use this process when making the Crispy Turmeric Herbed Grilled Tofu as a protein for dishes or with the Roasted Vegetables and Israeli Couscous with Spicy Basil Romesco Sauce recipe.

    Highly Rated Tofu Presses

    Video Overview: Tofu Press and Cutting Tofu

    Tofu Recipes

    • Breaded sliced tofu and brown rice topped with curried potatoes, carrots and onions on a white round plate.
      Herb Panko Tofu with Curried Potatoes, Carrots and Onions
    • bang bang tofu with fried rice and steamed broccoli
      Bang Bang Crispy Tofu with Egg Fried Brown Rice
    • grilled tofu, Israeli couscous with roasted vegetables
      Turmeric Herbed Tofu with Roasted Vegetable Israeli Couscous and Basil Romesco Sauce
    • israeli couscous tossed in romesco pasta sauce and roasted vegetables in nonstick pan with a metal spoon
      Israeli Couscous with Roasted Vegetables and Basil Romesco Pasta Sauce
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    Cook's Notebook: Become a Better Cook!

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      Prepping Mangoes
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      Tips on How to Prepare and Cook Mushrooms
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      Prepping Lamb
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    Welcome. I’m Maika, a former professional culinarian for over a decade. I’ve worked for major hotels such as the PGA National Resort, The Ritz-Carlon Hotel Company, Conrad Hilton, and W Hotel. And as a lifetime passionate cook, my blog is about exploring a world of flavors and experimenting with recipes to create restaurant-quality quick and easy dishes that will excite the taste buds.

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