Soba-Noodle Bowl with Tofu

Name: Soba-Noodle Bowl with Tofu
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces soba noodles; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 0.25 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes); 4 teaspoons chili sauce, such as sambal oelek; 4 teaspoons light-brown sugar; 1.5 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger (from a peeled 2-inch piece); 1 pound asparagus, trimmed; 1 pound silken tofu, drained; Cilantro leaves and toasted sesame seeds, for serving

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 18, 2018

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Everyone will adore the combination of cold soba noodles, gingery asparagus, and luscious steamed tofu in this quick and easy dinner that's vegan to boot.

Ingredients

12 ounces soba noodles
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
4 teaspoons chili sauce, such as sambal oelek
4 teaspoons light-brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger (from a peeled 2-inch piece)
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 pound silken tofu, drained
Cilantro leaves and toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Directions

Cook noodles in a pot of boiling water until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain; run under cold water. Stir together soy sauce, lime juice, chili sauce, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon oil. Season with salt.
Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, ginger, and asparagus; season with salt. Cook 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a cutting board; let cool, then slice on the bias. Toss with noodles and 1/4 cup dressing. Return skillet to medium-high heat; add tofu. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 6 to 8 minutes. Divide noodles among bowls. Top with tofu, cilantro, sesame seeds, and more dressing; serve.

Sidney Bensimon

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, April 2018