Pressing And Blanching Tofu - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 ounces tofu
14 ounces tofu

Preparation

Pressing:.
Place the cakes of tofu between two flat surfaces. Weight down the surfaces using a bowl of water, a heavy can, or whatever you have that will press down firmly but not squash the tofu.
Let stand for 30-45 minutes, remove the weight and pour off the liquid.
Blanching:.
Drop the cakes into boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain.