hello cool people. i am new to cooking tofu and bought some pre-marinated teriyaki tofu that i want to try instead of the usual extra firm stuff. does my usual strat of freezing and then pressing water out also apply to this

  • chauncey [he/him]
    cake
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    1 year ago

    I typically use an air fryer for tofu, both pre-marinated or regular (after brushing on some olive oil)

    • BadTakesHaver [he/him, they/them]
      hexagon
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      1 year ago

      air fryer?? i don't know why that is super surprising that people do that with tofu but it is to me lol. I haven't really tried making any crispy tofu yet, i'm just sticking with freezing extra firm tofu to make it chewier. what would you usually use the crispy tofu for?

      • chauncey [he/him]
        cake
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        1 year ago

        To clarify, I usually cut the tofu into smaller blocks before air frying.

        Crispy tofu can go with so many things.

        Making a ramen? Crispy tofu.

        Making stir fry? Crispy tofu.

        Making some basic beans and rice? Crispy tofu.

        Want a quick snack? Crispy tofu.

  • markr [he/him, any]
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    1 year ago

    Just roast or fry it. It might be ok raw too, add some scallions and just eat it.

    I’d suggest not buying marinated tofu. It takes just a few minutes of labor to prep it yourself, and then you know that it was pressed first and how long and with what ingredients it was marinated.

    • BadTakesHaver [he/him, they/them]
      hexagon
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      1 year ago

      thanks, but im still a little confused about marinading tofu, every time i have cooked it my goal has been to get as much water out as i can and to make it dryer and chewer by stuff like freezing and pressing. can i marinade tofu without making it more wet, or is just a price people pay for more flavor?

      • markr [he/him, any]
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        1 year ago

        It’s just to add flavor. I rarely marinate. My usual method is: Press the water out. Toss in oil salt pepper and sesame seeds. Roast at 425 for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.