I buy extra firm (or firm)tofu and freeze in package. Thaw and you can just squeeze the water out like squeezing water out of a sponge! Also makes the tofu have a very meaty texture when cooked! Have never tried it with silken tofu but then I only use silken for desserts so never try to drain it!
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Freezing Tofu instead of draining to get excess water out
Submitted by Kathy on September 8, 2007 - 15:51.
I buy extra firm (or firm)tofu and freeze in package. Thaw and you can just squeeze the water out like squeezing water out of a sponge! Also makes the tofu have a very meaty texture when cooked! Have never tried it with silken tofu but then I only use silken for desserts so never try to drain it!