To get the water out of tofu, I take it between both hands and squeeze hard til the amount of water left is just a little drip.
I have heard also that you can put it between 2 plates and press down on the top one. I haven't tried that one yet.
Tofu is not soaked, the water that is present in the tofu container is basically the water present in the soy milk, and usually some sea salt water. The tofu is the curdled soy milk, the water is the whey.
To effectively remove water from tofu, you can press the tofu between two plates with a weight on top to squeeze out the excess water. You can also wrap the tofu in a clean towel and place a heavy object on top to help absorb the water.
Tofu itself is not 'watery' as in 'running liquid', but it contains a large quantity of water, even when pressed as firm or extra firm tofu to expel some of the water content. This water is part of the water introduced during the soy milk making process. A minor portion of the water comes from the coagulant agent introduced in the tofu making process, for instance sea water in the case of soft (or silken) tofu.
To efficiently press tofu using a tofu press, place the tofu block in the press, tighten the screws gradually to apply pressure, and let it sit for about 30 minutes to remove excess water.
To quickly press tofu to remove excess water, wrap the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Place a heavy object, like a plate or a cast iron skillet, on top of the wrapped tofu. Let it sit for about 15-30 minutes to press out the water.
Tofu needs to contain tofu to be tofu. So yes, tofu contains tofu. Tofu is made from soybeans.
Uncurdled tofu, or soft or silken tofu, is usually made using seawater as a softer coagulant, directly in the container or plastic bag used for selling it. It is still curdled, but to a much lesser extent than other traditional tofu. This tofu is not drained and therefore retains all its water, making it almost like a light custard rather than the firmer tofu from which water has been partly extracted by pressure.
To use a tofu press effectively for best results, first place the block of tofu in the press. Tighten the press gradually to remove excess water from the tofu. Let it sit for about 15-30 minutes, then remove the pressed tofu and use it in your recipe.
To cook tofu for curry, start by pressing the tofu to remove excess water. Then, cut it into cubes and pan-fry or bake until golden brown. Add the tofu to the curry sauce towards the end of cooking to allow it to absorb the flavors.
Yes, 100g of tofu will provide you with 9% of iron you need in one day. Tofu is even more rich in Calcium(18%) and B vitamins.
Tasty tofu recipes & simple tofu cooking: It's easy to learn how to cook tofu, and tofu is one of the most versatile protein rich foods for vegetarians and vegans Round out a light meal of soup or salad with the addition of some tofu.
There are several quick vegan recipes that mainly use tofu. One of the recipes you can make is tofu patties, easy tofu ravioli, spicy tofu spinach quiche, and lemon pepper baked tofu. There are many vegan recipe sites to choose from or you can purchase books on vegan cooking.