Without much prep or fancy equipment, you can transform tofu into a flavorful and versatile replacement for pulled pork, ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.