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The method of draining tofu varies depending on the dish being prepared.
There are various methods, and the easy way is to wrap the tofu in a paper towel, place on a microwavable dish and microwave.
Cooking time will vary depending on the microwave. In general in a 600W microwave oven, 300 grams of tofu requires 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
To slightly drain excess moisture, wrap tofu in a cotton cloth and let sit in a colander.
To thoroughly drain excess moisture, wrap the tofu in a paper towel, place on a cutting board with one end of the board slightly raised and place a weight on the tofu.
For aemono recipes such as shira-ae (tofu salad ), blanch the tofu in boiling water and drain in a colander.