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Sesame Tofu Noodles Recipe

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    4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Chili Sauce
  • 8 ounces Japanese Buckwheat Soba Noodles
  • 14 ounce package Extra Firm Tofu, Drained and pressed
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil, Divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Canola Oil, Divided
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Grated
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, Grated
  • 1/3 cup Chopped Onion
  • 3 cups Shredded Napa Cabbage
  • 1 large Carrot
  • 1 1/2 cups Bean Sprouts
  • 1/3 cup Chopped Cilantro

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha and set aside.
  2. Cook soba noodles according to package. Rinse and drain. Mix in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to coat all the noodles and set aside.
  3. Slice the tofu lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices. In a large nonstick pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of canola oil over medium to low heat. Cook the tofu slices on each side until browned. Remove from pan and cut into cubes. Set aside.
  4. In a large pot, add the remaining sesame and canola oils over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Do not let it burn.
  5. Add the cabbage and carrots and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
  6. Mix in the bean sprouts and then the soy sauce mixture.
  7. Add the noodles and tofu to the pot and heat until everything gets hot.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Toss in the cilantro.  
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