Sesame Soba Noodles with Asparagus and Tofu
 
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
  • 7 oz block tofu, pressed and sliced into strips (half a 14 oz block)
  • 1 TBS canola oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 TBS each: rice vinegar, sesame oil, low sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 TBS peanut butter
  • 1 tsp each: chili paste and brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 oz soba noodles (about 1½ bundles)
  • ½ lb trimmed asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
Instructions
  1. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add tofu and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until golden on both sides.
  2. Meanwhile, cook soba noodles according to package directions.
  3. Meanwhile mix together rice vinegar, sesame oil, tamari or soy sauce, peanut butter, chili paste, brown sugar, and garlic.
  4. Microwave asparagus for 30-60 seconds, or until bright green and tender crisp. Alternatively you can steam on the stovetop or blanch in water to cook as well.
  5. Divide soba noodles between two bowls. Top with steamed asparagus, carrots and seared tofu and drizzle with the sauce.
  6. Garnish with peanuts and sesame seeds.
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/sesame-soba-noodles-with-asparagus-and-tofu/