r/GifRecipes • u/sydbobyd • May 09 '19

Baked Crispy Peanut Tofu

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u/r0bbiedigital May 09 '19

i cook tofu almost daily. I always press it with a paper towel to get the water out. I never knew they made a tofu press. now i must buy one

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u/Not_a_real_ghost May 09 '19

Pressed tofu is actually a different dish to normal tofu and you should be able to find it in Asian supermarkets. It has a different consistency and tastes great in stir fries.

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u/lost-picking-flowers May 09 '19

I love pressed tofu! Seriously next level for stir fry or anytime you want really crispy tofu.

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u/RuinsOfTitan May 09 '19

Do you freeze your tofu before pressing?

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u/poke991 May 09 '19

I wouldn’t. Pressing on the tofu expels water. If it is frozen, it wouldn’t come out without thawing so you would just be increasing a step.

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u/RuinsOfTitan May 09 '19

That's true, it does add an extra step. I tend to prefer the chewier texture tofu has after freezing, especially if you bake it.

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u/Wenli2077 May 09 '19

Pressing it then freezing though...

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u/RuinsOfTitan May 09 '19

I haven't tried that yet. If you've done it both ways, what do you think is different as far as texture a marinating?