How to Cook with Tofu

Intermediate 30 min 12 steps 6416 views Rating: 4.0/5 Published: 2026-02-18

Set the block of tofu on a plate lined with paper towels.. Put a flat plate on top of the tofu block.. Place 2 lb (0.91 kg) of weight on the plate for at least 1 hour.

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Set the block of tofu on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 1

Set the block of tofu on a plate lined with paper towels.

2

Put a flat plate on top of the tofu block.

Step 2

Put a flat plate on top of the tofu block.

3

Place 2 lb (0.91 kg) of weight on the plate for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Place 2 lb (0.91 kg) of weight on the plate for at least 1 hour.

4

Blend the tofu into a dip or dressing to add creaminess to the dish.

Step 4

Blend the tofu into a dip or dressing to add creaminess to the dish.

5

Include tofu in your smoothies or shakes for additional protein.

Step 5

Include tofu in your smoothies or shakes for additional protein.

6

Make a tofu scramble for a high-protein breakfast.

Step 6

Make a tofu scramble for a high-protein breakfast.

7

Add silken tofu to a mousse as an alternative to dairy.

Step 7

Add silken tofu to a mousse as an alternative to dairy.

8

Substitute silken tofu for eggs when you're baking.

Step 8

Substitute silken tofu for eggs when you're baking.

9

Replace meat with firm tofu to make a vegetarian meal.

Step 9

Replace meat with firm tofu to make a vegetarian meal.

10

Add the tofu into a stir-fry for a classic Asian dish.

Step 10

Add the tofu into a stir-fry for a classic Asian dish.

11

Cut cubes of soft or medium tofu to put into miso soup.

Step 11

Cut cubes of soft or medium tofu to put into miso soup.

12

Crumble cooked tofu

Step 12

Crumble cooked tofu

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