How to Marinate Tofu

Remove the tofu from its carton and set it on a stack of 3 or 4 paper towels., Place 3 or 4 more paper towels on top and gently squeeze the tofu to remove some water. , Take the tofu from the sodden paper towels and place them on a stack of dry...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Remove the tofu from its carton and set it on a stack of 3 or 4 paper towels.

    Although you don’t have to work with firm or extra firm tofu, the process of marinating it is easier the firmer the curd.
  2. Step 2: Place 3 or 4 more paper towels on top and gently squeeze the tofu to remove some water.

    ,,, This will remove any excess moisture from the tofu and allow the marinade to be absorbed.

    Leave this in place for 30 minutes to overnight.

    The longer you press it, the better the tofu will soak up the marinade. ,, You could use a stir fry sauce or a different recipe from a cookbook or the internet.,,, The tofu can marinate overnight if desired.

    Stir the mixture if you combine everything in the bowl.

    Shake the mixture if you choose to combine it separately in a jar or other closed container before adding it to the tofu. ,
  3. Step 3: Take the tofu from the sodden paper towels and place them on a stack of dry paper towels.

  4. Step 4: Wrap the tofu in the paper towels and place it inside a clean dish towel.

  5. Step 5: Wrap the dish towel around the tofu and set a heavy object like a book on top.

  6. Step 6: Unwrap the drained tofu and place it in a bowl

  7. Step 7: dish or jar.

  8. Step 8: Mix your marinade in a bowl.

  9. Step 9: Pour your marinade into a bowl

  10. Step 10: making sure you have enough to cover most of the tofu and coat the rest of it.

  11. Step 11: Cut the tofu into the size chunks you want.

  12. Step 12: Stir or shake well

  13. Step 13: cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.

  14. Step 14: Finished.

Detailed Guide

Although you don’t have to work with firm or extra firm tofu, the process of marinating it is easier the firmer the curd.

,,, This will remove any excess moisture from the tofu and allow the marinade to be absorbed.

Leave this in place for 30 minutes to overnight.

The longer you press it, the better the tofu will soak up the marinade. ,, You could use a stir fry sauce or a different recipe from a cookbook or the internet.,,, The tofu can marinate overnight if desired.

Stir the mixture if you combine everything in the bowl.

Shake the mixture if you choose to combine it separately in a jar or other closed container before adding it to the tofu. ,

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