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How to Cook Tofu?! Some may ask…
Here are our preferred ways to prepare tofu: baked, crispy, sautéed, fried, and scrambled.
These are GREAT for a variety of meals.
This page serves as an index or reference to some of our other posts that detail the different ways to cook tofu
Let’s go…
Let’s talk about tofu!
It’s usually had as part of a dish and can be a familiar one to some and strange to many.
For all we know, it can be baked, fried, sautéed, marinated and scrambled.
In short: there are quite a few ways to do it.
And also: you don’t need to be vegetarian or vegan to have it!
Tofu is very high in protein and low in fat, and is a great alternative in many dishes that have meat. It can be quickly cooked and served in many different ways (as seen below!).
Here’s are the references about cooking tofu:
- How to Bake Tofu
- How to Bake CRISPY Tofu
- How to Air Fry Tofu
- How to Sauté Tofu
- How to Fry Tofu
- How to Scramble Tofu
- Frequently Asked Questions About Tofu
- How To Do It Without A Tofu Press
- Tofu Press Recommendation
The previous links will take you to our posts about the different ways to make tofu, except for the FAQ’s which are located right below…
Frequently Asked Questions About Tofu
Tofu is a soy-based, high protein, low fat, block that can be cooked in several ways.
It is said that tofu was discovered over 2,000 years ago in China.
Today, it can be silken, soft, firm, extra firm, or super firm and purchased at most grocery stores.
Theoretically, tofu does not need to be cooked. It is ready to eat straight out of the package.
The most common tofu to eat raw is silken tofu.
It’s regularly used in vegan desserts to achieve a creamy texture.
Firm tofu, while able to eat raw, is best used in various cooking applications.
Tofu comes in a range of firmness from silken to extra firm.
Extra firm tofu has the tightest curds and can stand up to hearty cooking methods, such as pan frying and baking.
Firm tofu is often used in traditional Asian soups such as hot and sour soup and miso soup.
Silken Tofu is perfect for making creamy, vegan dessert or any in any recipe that requires the tofu to be blended.
Tofu can be cut in many shapes and sizes.
Once you have pressed your tofu, most shapes start by cutting the block of tofu into 1/4 inch – 1/2 inch thick slices.
From this point, you can cut the tofu into small cubes, triangles, or leave them as slices for more of a tofu steak.
Cubes of tofu are very versatile and can be used in many cooking applications.
Tofu has a large amount of water when it comes out of the package.
In order to bake, fry, or scramble tofu, it’s best to press out as much water as possible before making it.
The longer you press your tofu, the firmer the texture will be and the easier it will be to achieve a crispy texture.
If you make a lot of tofu, you may want to purchase a tofu press designed specifically for pressing out the water from tofu.
Ideally, a tofu press should be used for pressing.
However, if you don’t have one and can’t get one, you can still use standard kitchen items to help with this process.
See below for a method using regular kitchen utensils…
How To Do It Without A Tofu Press
If you do not have a tofu press, you can use standard kitchen items to help with this process.
- Line a baking sheet with several layers of paper towel
- Drain your tofu block and place on top of paper towel lined baking sheet
- Place 2-3 more layers of paper towel on top of tofu block
- Place a heavy skillet or second baking sheet on top
- Weight the skillet down with a few canned goods
- Allow tofu to press for about 30 minutes
- If pressing longer, place baking sheet set up in the refrigerator while it presses
This pressing method works best on firm or extra firm tofu. It is not recommended to press silken or soft tofu.
Tofu Press Recommendation
Our recommended tofu press is an affordable, popular and very effective one and we describe it below.
EZ Tofu Press- Tofu Press for Extra Firm Tofu
In 15 minutes or less EZ Tofu Press will transform your water-logged organic tofu into an extra firm tofu block that is ready to be marinated and sliced into mouthwatering cubes
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