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Pressing and Blanching Tofu Recipe

Pressing and Blanching Tofu Recipe

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Ingredients:

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14 oz tofu
14 oz tofu

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	430.24 Kcal (1801 kJ)
Calories from fat	285.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.75g	49%
Sodium	25.4mg	1%
Potassium	231.79mg	5%
Total Carbs	15.88g	5%
Sugars	4.76g	19%
Dietary Fiber	6.35g	25%
Protein	26.99g	54%
Iron	7.9mg	44%
Calcium	590.6mg	59%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	271 Kcal (1135 kJ)
Calories from fat	180 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20g	49%
Sodium	16mg	1%
Potassium	146mg	5%
Total Carbs	10g	5%
Sugars	3g	19%
Dietary Fiber	4g	25%
Protein	17g	54%
Iron	5mg	44%
Calcium	372mg	59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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