EZ Tofu Press- Best Tofu Press for Firm and Extra Firm Tofu | Easily Remove Water for Flavorful and Dense Tofu | Made in The USA

EZ Tofu Press - Removes Water from Tofu for Better Flavor and Texture. First of all, a caveat... my purchases and choice of tofu may not be the norm, and the other tofu presses might do a better job for me were I to buy the kind of tofu sold in those water-packed plastic containers of softer tofu. However, no tofu results in denser, chewier bites, even after marinating, than Trader Joe's Super Firm 1 lb. blocks of tofu! Even meat-eaters who normally would shun tofu because of the mushy consistency love my tofu! :-) About three years ago I got tired of the usual methods of wrapping tofu in paper towels or towels and weighting it down with various objects. The last time everything tipped over I had had enough, and searched on my beloved Amazon for a tofu press. I chose the EZ Tofu Press that served me well for about three years, but over time and lots and lots of tofu pressing, the top plate had a noticeable bend that didn't bounce back as before. I contacted the seller and found out that there was a newer model with thicker plates, and he offered to ship it to me as a replacement. I thought that as nice a gesture as it was, I had had a lot of good use out of it, and would just spend another twenty bucks on another. This year I spent a lot more on the other tofu presses I purchased (Amazon can verify my shopping habits!) because I was looking for the easiest to use that could do the job well. Unfortunately, the spring-loaded ones didn't work for me, and that's why I went back to the EZ Tofu Press where I would simply go back and tighten the wingnuts on the press sitting over a colander in the sink -- until it was as compressed as possible -- and better able to absorb the marinade "bath" for the next step. The other presses I purchased in the past year (see attached photo) did NOT work well for me -- and it's possible that my TJ's tofu is just too firm. Btw, everyone really should freeze their tofu (and letting it then thaw out) before pressing and marinading. Fantastic result! :-) First of all, it turns out that the tofu blocks I get here (in the Pacific Northwest) are different from the ones on at least one area of the East Coast I found out about. BIGGER. Thicker! Different TJ's suppliers. I would have to press down the blocks in my old EZ Tofu Press (with the slightly curved top plate) in order to fit the blocks into the spring-loaded ones. But then they wouldn't compress down far enough. After buying other presses in trying to solve the problem I realized that the best one was my first, the EZ tofu press, but I wanted a new top plate. In my contact with the seller, telling him that I had purchased the new model but that the tofu now would not fit inbetween the plates, we found out that my TJ tofu is much thicker than what he gets at his Trader Joe's. However, he offered to send me a replacement (again) that wouldn't have the top locking mechanism holding in the wing nuts. I again declined the replacement, and put DH to work to take those off. Now I have the PERFECT tofu press -- it fits my big blocks of super firm tofu AND allows me to press it down as far as I like. It costs much less than the others I have, which I will still test out with the "normal" water-packed tofu when I get desperate such as during a TJ's super firm tofu shortage (perish the thought!) -- but I can honestly say that I couldn't be happier with the EZ Tofu Press AND the customer service. Ben's willingness to send a replacement at the slightest hint of an issue said volumes about this company -- and with the thicker plates in the new model, I anticipate years and years of trouble-free tofu pressing! :-)

As someone who eats plant-based (no animal products), tofu is a staple in my kitchen. For years, I’ve been using all sorts of contraptions to press the liquid out of tofu—stacking plates, using heavy cans, and even balancing books precariously. It was messy, time-consuming, and never effective. I finally decided to invest in the EZ Tofu Press, and I couldn’t be happier! This tool is an absolute game-changer. It’s incredibly easy to use and gets the job done quickly. In just a few minutes, it removes a significant amount of liquid, allowing the tofu to soak up marinades and flavors beautifully. The result? Firm, flavorful tofu every time! If you’ve been struggling with DIY methods like I was, do yourself a favor and get this press. It’s worth every penny and has made cooking with tofu so much more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

I bought my first block of tofu a few weeks ago. I had researched what firmness to get, but I failed to notice that it also needs to be pressed until I brought it home. Tofu is stored in brine that needs to be squeezed out so the tofu can soak up the liquids of whatever you cook it with. I checked amazon for presses and noticed that this was one of the cheaper ones with good ratings. At first it looked like I could make one of these myself, but I decided it'd be quicker and easier not to get into a DIY project while I had tofu waiting on me. After using the EZ-Tofu Press 3 or 4 times, I have come to appreciate what a good value it actually is. The design is incredibly simple, but the whole thing was assembled by someone who obviously knew what they were doing. The craftsmanship is solid. The whole thing is easy to clean and the screws move smoothly. I am finding this device as invaluable as my rice cooker when it comes to preparing Indian food. Like most specialty kitchen devices, its value depends on how much it's used. If you are only buying tofu for a single occasion, it may not be worth it to get a press. If you know you like tofu and would like to incorporate it into your diet occasionally, this is a very handy piece of equipment to have around. Saves a lot of time, effort, and messes.

For years, I used the ol' heavy books and paper towel trick to press my tofu, but only when I had the time to keep the leaning tower from toppling over. Although most times I wouldn't press the tofu because I couldn't tell much of a difference between my "pressed" and non-pressed tofu and my 'fu always ended up disappointing. I wanted to make restaurant style tofu at home, so I investigated different types of tofu presses. I follow about 100 vegan blogs and both this press and the Xpress have been reviewed at various times over the past couple of years. I looked through blog reviews, Amazon reviews, and product descriptions and decided to go with the EZ Tofu Press because 1) It is very simple which means there are less things that can break and 2) It is about half the cost of the other press. Things I love about the press: It takes about 20 minutes to expel enough water to get a dense, fairly dry bean curd. It is very easy to operate with parts that shouldn't rust or break easily. The press takes up minimal room when not in use. The expelled water does not pool up around the tofu. Things that I don't love as much about the press: You do have to attend to twisting the knobs every couple of minutes, but this isn't that big of a deal. While making dinner, I just twist the knobs every so often until the tofu is done. I turn the press on the side and let the water drip into a plate, which takes up some real estate in the kitchen. Again, not so much of a big deal, but something to think about. Overall, I love this press. It is easy to use and works very quickly

Item is as described. Great for taking out the extra moisture from the tofu. Great quality.

Für meine Zwecke (das Wasser aus dem Tofu zu pressen, damit er beim Braten knuspriger wird) einfach gut. Habe gezögert, 30 Euro sind doch recht viel. Denselben Zweck erfüllen auch zwei Schneidbretter, auf denen man z.b. Konservendosen stapelt. Nachdem mir aber beim letzten Mal der Eimer mit dem Vogelfutter beim Pressen vom oberen Brett gerutscht ist und sich in der Küche verteilt hat: dann doch das Geld investiert. Klappt prima und das Teil ist auch stabil und hält bestimmt lange. In die Spülmaschine kann es auch. Beim Pressen stellt man es hochkant auf einen Teller, so läuft das Wasser noch besser ab als bei Marke Eigenbau. Schneller geht es auch, in 10-15 Minuten hat man es fertig, Vorher musste man eine Stunde ungefähr fürs Pressen rechnen. Bin echt froh, mich für das "teure" Teil entschieden zu haben.

Excelente producto

I had a tofu press that was the box type with a snap-on lid. Almost impossible to make it work! Lid never snapped on properly. Then I looked at a $120.00 press. Nice, but pricey. Then I thought that I would try this one. Still pricey, but on quarter the price of the other one. Works great, fast, and neat. The only issue is that you have to put it in a container, or the sink, to drain the water. It is fantastic! Well worth the money.

I bought this because I was sick of using up heaps of kitchen paper and then having to wring it out and dispose of it. I also got rather fed up with trying to find sufficiently heavy things the right size to use on top of a block of tofu. This is a very simple design that is easy to clean. You can see what is going on whilst you press the tofu and get the consistency you prefer by tightening or loosening the wing nuts. I like to make crispy tofu with a satay peanut sauce and can now get my tofu sufficiently crispy on the outside. The taste it also richer. I also use it for fajitas and a very cynical carnivore friend (I am vegan) ate them and said they were absolutely delicious. Much less messing around than trying to do it without this gadget and much quicker, too. Although I'd rather it were a little cheaper it is well-made and sturdy. Can't imagine being without it now.