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How to Remove Moisture from Tofu

How to remove moisture from tofu without pressing
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Author: Deb Burns

Equipment

  • 1 Kitchen towel clean
  • 2 Paper towels or 6 Quick-size

Materials

  • 1 block Tofu

Instructions

  • Start with a regular sized clean kitchen towel. Fold it in thirds lengthwise.
  • Then fold 2 separate paper towels in thirds. If you have Quick-size paper towels then use 2 sets of 3 quick size towels. 
  • Then place folded paper towels on each side of folded kitchen towel.
  • Place sliced tofu along one side of the towel.
  • Fold and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Then flip and let rest on that side for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Done! Your tofu is ready to use for whatever delicious dish you are looking to make!

Notes

*Note - To reduce waste - use 2 kitchen towels for the method and eliminate the paper towel.