[Mopsie]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

Wrap your tofu in paper towels, put it between two plates, put a super heavy book on top and leave it for a couple hours. Invert the top plate so both the "eating" sides are facing each other, if that makes sense.

That's the way I do it every time. Alternately, you could use cookie sheets but you really need something heavy on top to press it.

Alsi, yes--on its own tofu does not really have much flavor. You need to provide seasonings and it will take on the flavor of what you're cooking with.

Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

What CCB said.

Also, you can freeze it and then thaw it and then press it. That gives it an even more firm texture and creates more pockets to absorb sauce.

Thanks y'all! It's 2 in the morning right now so I'm going to wait till tonight - but I'm pretty excited to try it!