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Sesame Noodle Salad with Tofu

Bhavesh Joshi
INGREDEINTS:

Sesame Noodle Salad with Tofu

1. dried soba or udon noodles………………………………………..8 ounces

2. vegetable oil……………………………………………………………….2 tablespoons

3. tofu…………………………………………………………………………….8 ounces

4. Kosher salt

5. ground black pepper

6. chopped & peeled fresh ginger…………………………………2 tablespoons

7. sesame oil………………………………………………………………….2 1/2 teaspoons

8. garlic cloves………………………………………………………………2

9. red pepper flakes……………………………………………………..1/4 teaspoon

10. soy sauce…………………………………………………………………1/4 cup

11. sugar………………………………………………………………………..2 tablespoons

12. scallions…………………………………………………………………..2

13. lemon juice……………………………………………………………..2 tablespoons

14. red bell pepper………………………………………………………….1

15. cucumber…………………………………………………………………..1/2

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

1. Bring water in a large pot to boil by adding sugar and two drops of oil.

2. Add the soba noodles or udon noodles and stir.

3. Cook according to your package directions.

4. Drain the noodles and immediately rinse under the cold water to stop cooking process and set aside, covered.

5. Take a medium sized frying pan and add oil, heat it on a medium heat flame until it shimmers.

6. Add the tofu and sear without moving it much until it turns golden brown.

7. Flip the tofu and sear on the other side as well for 3 to 4 minutes.

8. Remove the tofu using a spoon and place them on a large paper towel.

9. Add salt and pepper as per your taste.

10. Now, reduce the heat to low and to the same oil, add chopped ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and garlic.

11. Cook by stirring occasionally until they are fragrant for about 30 seconds.

12. Remove the pan from the stove and add soy sauce.

13. Add sugar and stir to combine until the sugar is completely dissolved.

14. Take this ginger mixture into a bowl.

Sesame Noodle Salad with Tofu

15. Put the pan on the stove again and add scallions, toss them for a minute and remove from heat.

16. Add lemon juice and stir to combine the ingredients.

17. Add the tofu, bell peppers, cucumber and combine them.

18. Taste and season with enough salt and pepper. Add sesame oil as needed.

19. Mix the ginger mixture with the scallions and combine.

20. Stir in the noodles and serve hot.

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