What would happen if you put this tofu in a press? Is it too soft?
2022409
Since it is silken, it is more difficult to press than regular firm tofu. However, if you're careful with it, it can still be used in a press. If you tighten the press too quickly it may split apart or squeeze out around the edges. I've pressed mine with varying degrees of success but it's still better than not pressing it at all. I haven't tried wrapping it in cheesecloth prior to pressing, but I think that'd help ensure that it holds its shape and presses evenly.
2022410
I pressed it manually as I wanted to remove any moisture. It is quite firm and did not crumble.
2022411
It would not hold a form. This is very smooth and silky tofu and perfect for making Hot and Spicy Szechuan Tofu 麻婆豆腐.
1107109
I believe so. The process is similar to ricotta, correct? It strains the whey very well. I used it for yogurt and ricotta. If you just need straining ( but not pressing) it works great.
2224182
I'm not sure. I've used it months after its "use by" date and it's fine. Also, after an autumn mouse infestation, it was interesting to note that those creature didn't go near the tofu.
1300103
Well, I guess the bean paste is too thick for this machine to make. consider this machine will boil/heat the combination of crushed beans, sufficient water is a key element. Too less water will cause demage to the pot itself. I made soy milk with this machine and it works pretty good, every time after the soy milk is filtered out there are some gounded beans left, that is very thick, like a paste. But that is a by-product.
1097723
We buy the tofu in the package that comes in a brick shape. Just open the package and slide it in. Works great.
2239355
yes, if the tofu piece is thick enough.The fish basket works well, but make sure that you spray a non stick coating prior to grilling.
1999608
Other than the price, I have no idea. I doubt the extra two springs above the top plate make any difference in the efficiency of the press and probably make it a little more complicated to get the tension you want on the block of tofu.
728403
If the dough is stiff this press will not be strong enough. The pressing mechanism is made of plastic and aluminum - much flimsier than you would expect in a cookie press.
2251386
You need to use unprocessed soymilk for this machine (You can't use processed milk to make tofu in general). To get this milk, you need to use a soy milk maker which is quite a budget. What I use now and is working really great is to use a soyflour that I buy from wholefoods to make the milk easily (it has to be unroasted soyflour though). Just mix one part of soyflour to 3 or four parts of water and bring to boil on low heat while wisking it slowley. Let simmer for few minuts and continue wisking and make sure it will not boil over. Whallaaaa ... you have a great and cheap soy milk. You can use (but you don't have to) a strainer or cheese cloth to strain it if you have any pulp or so..... This milk works great with this machine. I also found that you can use lemon juice or vinegar or even lemon salt to get the milk to coagulat nicely instead of using Nigari. I didn't try to use it in this machine yet and see how the final product will look/taste like. It adds some acidety to the taste of the milk, so you may use it if you are creating flavoured tofu with soysauce or other flavour..
1987183
I like the fact that I have control over how much it presses the tofu. This product has worked very well for me so far.
1987184
I remember reading in the descriptions of the regular and the super...that the one with springs adjusts itself as it drains the tofu. The one without would need periodic adjusting to keep pressure on the block which facilitates the process. I opted for the super with springs and I love it!
1528834
Although I don't make tortillas, I don't see why it wouldn't be a good press. It's weighty and should work fine.
584005
Should work well as you will need a fairly high heat and the press has a setting for linen which should do the trick. You might try the cotton setting first, then go to linen if cotton is not hot enough.
1276478
Sure, if they've been boiled for awhile. Seems kind of rough on your motor, if they were not boiled enough to be kind of soft. (you are making pet food, aren't you?)
962984
Check out YouTube for instructions on how to make it look like a real egg. You need to find a special chemical to make it look right. I just use it for tofu scrambles.
1482123
It is not 'real' hot but it would probably be hot enuf if I didn't put cold soy creamer in it. So I just nuke it for a few seconds. Hope this was helpful.
1909899
I have not used it by itself to make "scrambled eggs". However, when I make tofu scramble, I add a teaspoon of this and 1/4 cup of water, and it helps make the tofu taste like eggs.