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The Perfect Pressed Tofu for Grilling, Baking, or Cooking in a Skillet

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I buy organic Extra Firm Tofu                              This is what it look like right out of the package                                                                                              

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For years I avoided eating tofu. Every time I made tofu, I ended up moving it to the side of the plate because it was either fried or mushy. . Most restaurants fry it, which doesn’t interest me, and those who bake and grill it seemed to have the same issues I did; soft tasteless tofu.

Then, I figured it out with the help of my EZ Tofu Press. I bought it on Amazon, and in the beginning I made the same mistakes. I didn’t follow the directions; I was in a hurry as I usually am, and I got the same results….tofu I didn’t like.

I have many friends who share the same frustration, and although I have posted recipes with similar instructions, this post is literally all about the proper press and grill, so you can enjoy tofu as much as I do.

Place the tofu in the middle of the press and turn both knobs equally about four turns. I usually place the tofu press in the sink on its side, but for this visual post, I placed it on a plate to drain.

  • Turn the knobs every two minutes, equally until you have the end result (the last picture).
  • Most people stop here….NOT YET. Keep turning until the knobs are screwed as far as they can to almost touch the end like this:
  • Although I have never tried this, I decided for this press, I would measure the amount of water I got from the bottom of the plate at the end.
  • The was 3/4 cup fluid
  • Now, remove the press from the plate, and I give it another press with some paper towel for excess fluid removal.
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  • Now, you can cut it into cubes or strips, or you can grill it whole.
  • But, first, you need to marinate it. Yes, you removed the fluids, so you can add fluids back in. Although this sounds crazy, its correct.

My Favorite Tofu Marinade:

1/2 cup Tamari (vegan soy sauce)

1/4 rice vinegar

2 Tablespoons Sriracha

  • Mix all ingredients together and pour half the marinade into a large deep container, so you can make a single row of tofu on the bottom.
  • Place  single layer of tofu on the marinade, and then pour the remaining marinade on top of the tofu.
  • Seal and place in a refrigerator over night.
  • Pre-heat the grill to low
  • Place a grill mat on the grill (you can also use a grill pan, or if you are careful, you can place the tofu directly on the grill.
  • Cook for about 8 minutes on each side
  • Remove from the grill and place back in the marinade until ready to use.  the-perfect-pressed-tofu-for-grilling-5-300x225 The Perfect Pressed Tofu for Grilling, Baking, or Cooking in a Skillet

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