America Doesn't Know Tofu

Re:America Doesn't Know Tofu by flyinghamster on Friday December 29, 2023 @08:32PM (#38812103)

> Other tricks include putting it in the freezer before cooking it or microwaving it for 30 seconds before fully cooking. Both of these help to remove water from the tofu, making it firmer and easier to work with.

I typically buy the extra firm variety for stir-fry, and I'll cut a corner off the package and press out the water before dicing it. I'll have to try the microwave trick next time. The "burn it" advice is on point. You really have to boil out the water before it really starts cooking.

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Re:America Doesn't Know Tofu by tills13 on Friday December 29, 2023 @08:52PM (#38812209)

When you're frying it, how do you prevent your coating from burning e.g. if you've breaded it.

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Re:America Doesn't Know Tofu by flyinghamster on Friday December 29, 2023 @09:27PM (#38812379)

I'm not breading it (hmm, that's an idea to try!), and I use a nonstick skillet. I've found that if I keep it on the heat long enough, it will stay together when I start stirring it. I suppose I ought to get a proper wok, but the skillet works for me.

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