How to Press Tofu with a Tofu Press

Learn how to use a tofu press to press tofu so you can make delicious, crispy, and flavorful tofu at home.

Course Ingredient

Cuisine American

Keyword how long to press tofu, how to drain totu, how to press tofu

Prep Time 5

Pressing 30

Total Time 35

Servings block of tofu

Calories 218kcal

Loosen the screws on the press so the plates can be separated.
Slice the tofu in between the plates, lining it up with the marking in the center.
Tighten the screws until the tofu is held in place and liquid is dripping out of it.
Stand the press up on one of its sides on a rimmed plate or baking dish to catch the liquid.
Tighten the screws every 5 minutes or so for 30-60 minutes or until the tofu is no longer dripping.
To remove the tofu, loosen the screws and pull the tofu out from between the plates.