For Fried Tofu (as in this recipe), you will need to press it. Place the drained block of tofu in a flat-bottomed bowl (I find a pie plate works well, as pictured here).
Cooking with Tofu - How to Make Fried Tofu (gluten-free)
By Darlene Schmidt, About.com
Open the package and drain out all the water. If you're planning to use the tofu in a stir-fry, you can go ahead and use as is, OR press the tofu to remove excess water.
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- Shopping for Tofu.
- Drain the Tofu.
- Cover with a Paper Towel + a Bowl
- Cut the Tofu into Cubes.
- For Fried Tofu, Make a Flour and Sesame Seed Mixture.
- Roll the Tofu Cubes in the Flour/Sesame Mixture.
- Place Flour/Sesame-Covered Tofu Cubes on a Plate.
- Frying the Tofu
- Drain the Tofu on an Absorbant Cloth or Paper Towel.
- Serve with Thai Dipping Sauces, OR Save the Tofu for Use in Other Recipes.
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