Trader Joe's firm tofu is perfectly firm as advertised, so don't expect an extra or super firm texture. It's packed in a ...

Home cooks will usually serve it in blocks, or add it to stews ... jelly-ish texture. This is tofu that’s been compressed so that it is very firm, with little moisture and a dense, meaty texture.

Before you marinade the tofu, you should press it. To press tofu, place the tofu block on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and press it down with a can on top of a plate. Press for about 15-20 ...

From the silken smoothness that beautifully complements a comforting bowl of miso soup or steamed with garlic, ginger and soy sauce, to the firm, hearty blocks that mimic meat, tofu has ...

On a couple of folded kitchen towels, place the tofu block between two paper towels and weigh it down with a heavy object, like a cast iron skillet. Let the moisture be pressed out for 20-30 minutes.