Tofu is a versatile food that can be used in almost any dish. It can be used as the main ingredient!
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For example steak. And also as a spice in soup, salad, stew. Even so, one can often notice the myth that it is quite difficult, if not impossible, to cook tofu deliciously. There are three main elements that are important in making the perfect tofu. If you follow them, you can be sure that the tofu will be cooked to perfection.
Squeeze and drain the tofu
Those who have made tofu at least once know how long it takes to drain tofu. Looks like you tried pressing tofu for an hour. The whole place looks like a mess and you don't even see the result. If tofu appears on your menu more than twice a year, it is highly recommended that you use a tofu press – a tool used to make tofu. With the help of the tofu press, you can forget about the grueling exertions you will be done in 15 minutes! In addition, it has two pressure settings that you can use to prepare tofu according to your recipe. After all, the tofu press is both easy to use and easy to clean. Who knows, maybe this is your first time getting a chance to try really crispy pieces of tofu?
Tofu marinades
Tofu is a special product, also because it can get the taste you want. It is a product that is suitable for everyone without exception – spicy, spicy, sweet dishes. Tofu can be used anywhere as long as there is no lack of enthusiasm and time to experiment. So if you have marinated meat or vegetables before baking, you can also transfer your knowledge to tofu preparation. Although it is an exclusive product of Asian cuisine, you can use the spices to adapt the tofu to Chinese and Mexican or even Indian cuisine, depending on the spices used. Sounds great, doesn't it? Remember, the longer you marinate the tofu, the stronger and more expressive it will taste.
Boil tofu
Making tofu isn't complicated as long as you follow the two tips above. If your tofu isn't firm enough, you won't be able to make it. And if you haven't marinated tofu properly, you may not get the result you expected either. How do you know if the tofu is prepared correctly and if the taste is intense enough? You can't figure it out until after you've tried it. Only you may know what you like best. However, in order for the tofu to be delicious, you should also choose the right temperature for baking. Tofu tastes best when you bake it in a heated pan at an even temperature. It's also important to keep stirring the tofu pieces so they're evenly browned and crispy.
Knowing these three simple tips will make tofu amazing. Are you ready to try them out?
