Why do you press a burger?

Chef's answer
Reasons for "Pressing" Down On A Burger "Insures even contact with the grill surface for even cooking" "Increases the contact between meat and heat element by an enormous factor" ...
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
Simply store the tofu in a container filled with clean and cold water in the fridge. Cook and consume leftover tofu within two or three days, but change the water in the container daily to preserve the tofu's freshness..
If you are planning to cut the tofu into slices, you can do that first and then press the slices. If you want the tofu to have an even denser, firmer and chewier texture, try freezing it first..
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