[header] How to press tofu [title] Determine if you need to press the tofu at all. [step] Silken tofu does not need pressing, as it is softer and used more often in blended dishes. Firm and extra firm tofu almost always needs to be pressed, as it's density allows it to keep more water when cooking. 
Whether or not to press tofu depends, more often than not, on how you plan to cook it : [substeps] Blending, mixing, or raw: don't press. Frying, grilling, baking: press as much water out as possible.