Tofu Press and Prep

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Place the block into the basket.

Put on the lid and secure wth bands.

Over time, the gap will decrease.

And the tofu will reduce in size.

The excess water is captured in the reservoir.

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.

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