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  • Buckwheat Noodles with Tofu

    Buckwheat Noodles with Tofu

    Buckwheat Noodles with Tofu

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 1/2 tbsp tamari
    • 1 tsp sesame seeds
    • 1/2 lb tofu cubed
    • 8 ounces 100% buckwheat soba noodles
    • 2 scallions thinly sliced
    • 1/4 bunch cilantro chopped
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp sesame oil
    • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
    • 1 tbsp sriracha
    • 2 tsp cane sugar
    • 1 large garlic clove finely minced

    Method
     

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together olive oil, tamari, and sesame seeds and toss with tofu. Place tofu on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until tofu is golden brown. Set aside to cool.
    2. Meanwhile, bring 8 cups of lightly salted water to a boil and add noodles. Gently simmer for 4-6 minutes, then drain and rinse.
    3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until emulsified. Add noodles, tofu, scallions, and cilantro. Toss to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.

    Notes

    Buckwheat is gluten free; some soba noodles are made with wheat flour and buckwheat flour. To make sure this recipe is gluten free, go for 100% buckwheat. If customers don’t need to avoid gluten, then regular soba noodles will work just the same.