Spicy Soba Noodles With Crispy Tofu
 
 
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Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
  • ½ inch cube fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 6 ounces dried soba noodles
  • 6 ounce extra firm tofu, cut in pieces
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Cook soba noodles in plenty of boiling water as package directions. Rinse them under cold water and set them aside.
  2. Pat dry tofu and cut in rectangular shape. Heat a skillet over medium- high flame. Add little sesame seed oil and layer the tofu pieces on the skillet. Don't overcrowd them. Once they get nice and brown, flip them and repeat. Keep the crispy tofu pieces aside.
  3. For dressing, mix ginger, honey, red chili powder, salt, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, sesame seed oil in a bowl and mix vigorously.
  4. To the noodles, add dressing, tofu pieces, green onions. Mix it all really well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
Adapted from "Super natural cooking" by Heidi Swanson
Recipe by Naive Cook Cooks at https://www.naivecookcooks.com/spicy-soba-noodles-with-crispy-tofu/