How long should I drain tofu for?

Question

I am draining tofu right now. How long should I drain it for?

Answer 1

4 months

Answer 2

Until all the water/juice is out of it. ^_^

Answer 3

It sort of depends on the recipe and what type of texture you're going for.  The more moisture you press out of it, the more flavor it will soak up (and the less mooshy it will be.)

I press mine in addition to draining it (wrap it in a few layers of paper towels or clean dish towels and stack some weight on top.)  Try to press it for an hour or so; if you don't have that much time, cut the block into quarters width-wise, lay the rectangles flat and press for half an hour.

Answer 4

About 30 to 45 minutes.