Tofu Press

 

You Too Can Make Tofu

Making your own tofu is fast, fun, and inexpensive with an automatic soy milk maker and a tofu kit. A tofu press is a key part to making tofu at home, since it both forms and aids in the draining of the tofu. This helps keep a good shape while achieving the desired firmness.

If you've ever made tofu from scratch, without a tofu press, you're making it hard on yourself! Get a press and discover how easy making tasty tofu can be!

Most tofu kits contain:

- A high quality 2 piece press (5 x 4.25 x 3.5 inches)

- A large piece of cotton muslin

- 10 packets of tofu coagulator

A tofu press is made from durable plastic with rounded corners. People like this design as it greatly assists in forming the block of tofu and it is very easy to clean. All you need to do is just rinse and let it dry. We have found that a wooden tofu press that has hard-to-reach corners is more difficult to clean and maintain as bacteria and bits of tofu are often left behind.

How Do You Make Tofu?

To make tofu, you need a fresh batch of soy milk from your automatic soy milk maker, tofu coagulator, and an easy-to-use tofu press. The coagulator will separate the soy milk into curds and whey, which you pour into the tofu press. The press allows the water to drain off and forms the tofu into a block. A good tofu press should comfortably fits one full batch of coagulated soy milk.

One batch of fresh soy milk makes approximately 195-395 grams of great tasting tofu. However, the size and firmness of your tofu is determined by how much water you press out and how long you leave the tofu “set” in the press. You can even make your own flavored tofu and tofu dessert, or add your favorite herbs in to make delicious herb tofu.

Follow soy milk making steps.

- Stir in one package of Tofu coagulator.

- Cover pot and let stand for 20 minutes. soy milk with separate into large curds and whey.

- Center included cheese cloth over and into Tofu press (step 1).

- Place Tofu press into a colander over a sink. Pour the curds and whey into the Tofu press (step2).

- Fold remaining sides of cheesecloth on top of Tofu and use the top paddle to press out water (step 3). Press gently for soft Tofu and more forcefully for firm Tofu.

- Let stand for 15-20 minutes in Tofu press.

- One batch of soy milk makes approximately 7-14 ounces (195-395 grams) of great tasting Tofu.

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What is Coagulator?

Tofu coagulators are mineral salts that separate the solid soy proteins from the water. The coagulant that is included in your tofu kit is magnesium chloride, one of the most commonly used coagulants in tofu production.

A tofu coagulant is the mineral in a powder form and is conveniently pre-packaged in single use packets so that air, moisture, and light are kept out to ensure shelf life. Plus, with a single use packets you know that you are using the right amount every time, no measuring necessary!