How To Press Tofu Without a Tofu Press

Step 1

Open your package of tofu and drain the liquid it’s packaged in.

Step 2

On a rimmed plate, place a dish towel over top and a paper towel on top of it. Alternatively, you can use two dish towels.

Step 3

Place the block of tofu in the middle of the paper towel and wrap it up in the paper towel first then the dish towel.

Step 4

Place a cutting board on top of the wrapped tofu and then add some heavy objects on top such as canned tomatoes to press.

Step 5

Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes before using.