{"id":253,"date":"2009-10-07T16:01:05","date_gmt":"2009-10-07T23:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.amobilechef.com\/whatscooking\/?p=12"},"modified":"2009-10-07T16:01:05","modified_gmt":"2009-10-07T23:01:05","slug":"a-simple-way-to-drain-tofu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckenridgeprivatechef.com\/?p=253","title":{"rendered":"A Simple way to drain Tofu"},"content":{"rendered":"

When using tofu in stir frys or other preparations, draining the liquid out of it can make a huge difference in the texture, flavor, and browning of this food.<\/p>\n

Since tofu has little to no flavor of it’s own, it takes on \u00a0other flavors really well. A key to that is getting the liquid out of it so it can better absorb sauces or broths. Just like squeezing out a sponge before wiping up a spill.<\/p>\n

Here is a simple way to remove the liquid from a block of tofu.<\/p>\n

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  1. Place the block on a small plate.<\/li>\n
  2. Place a second plate upside down on top of the block.<\/li>\n
  3. Place a can of vegetables or other medium weight object on top of the the whole thing & allow to stand 20 minutes or more. You may wish to pour off some of the liquid halfway through draining.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    When using tofu in stir frys or other preparations, draining the liquid out of it can make a huge difference in the texture, flavor, and browning of this food. Since tofu has little to no flavor of it’s own, it takes on \u00a0other flavors really well. A key to that is getting the liquid out of it so it can … <\/p>\n

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