Any delicious dish is the result of a succession of steps. Let's brush up on your cooking skills by reviewing some basic techniques such as cutting. The cure you put into every step of cooking is sure to bring a smile on every face on your dining table.
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Preparation / Reconstitution of Dried Foods
How to Drain Tofu
The method of draining tofu varies depending on the dish being prepared. Microwaving, wrapping in cotton cloth, pressing with a weight and blanching in boiling water are the various methods.
Microwaving
Wrap the tofu in a paper towel, place on a microwavable dish and microwave. Cooking time will vary depending on the microwave. In general in a 600W microwave oven, 300 grams of tofu requires 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
Wrapping in cotton cloth, pressing with a weight, and blanching
To slightly drain excess moisture, wrap tofu in a cotton cloth and let sit in a colander. To thoroughly drain excess moisture, wrap the tofu in a paper towel, place on a cutting board with one end of the board slightly raised and place a weight on the tofu. For aemono recipes such as shira-ae (tofu salad ), blanch the tofu in boiling water and drain in a colander.
