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Sesame Crusted Tofu Over Stir Fry Soba Noodles

Sesame Crusted Tofu Over Stir Fry Soba Noodles

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces extra firm tofu
  • 1 package soba noodles or spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • ¼  cup of sugar
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili paste
  • ¼  cup black and white sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 bunch of scallions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger chopped
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli
  • 1 ½ cups of edamame
  • 1 ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • ½ cup pasta water

Instructions

  • Slice tofu to make small tofu nuggets. Place on top of paper towels. Cover with paper towels to drain moisture.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions and reserve about ½ cup of pasta water.
  • Prepare dressing for stir fry by mixing soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and 1 clove garlic crushed and chili paste. Set aside.
  • Dip tofu into sesame seeds.  Heat 2 tablespoon evoo in pan and cook tofu for three minutes per side. Set aside on plate.  Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan and add scallions, garlic, ginger and salt. Sauté for 2 minutes.  Add broccoli and edamame and sauté for another two minutes.  Add carrots and cabbage for another minute.  Add pasta and 1/2-1 cup cooking liquid and dressing to pan. Cook for one minute.  Serve with tofu nuggets placed on top of stir fry noodles.