🥘 Ingredients
- extra-firm tofu 1
- boiling water 2 cup
- Diamond Crystal kosher salt 1 tbsp
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If using Morton’s kosher salt, sea salt, or table salt, use half the amount of salt (1 1/2 tsp).
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1Prepare: extra-firm tofu , boiling water , Diamond Crystal kosher salt .
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2Pat the block of tofu with a clean towel to remove some excess water. Use your hands to tear the tofu into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks; add to a large bowl.
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3In a heatproof glass or jar, combine the boiling water and salt. Stir to dissolve, then pour the hot saltwater over the tofu. Soak for 10 minutes .
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4Drain the tofu in a colander and gently shake it to release excess water. Spread out the tofu on a clean dish towel and let it dry off while you prep everything else (at least 10 minutes).
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5Refrigerate for up to 5 days.