NAKED TOFU WITH COLD SESAME SOBA NOODLES

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Fresh white bean curd has been an integral part of Asian cooking for centuries. Some people turn up their noses: others love this chameleon that tastes like whatever it's cooked with.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces soba noodles
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
1-pound package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions until they are tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water and refrigerate in a bowl of cold water until almost ready to serve.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a toaster oven (watch carefully, because they burn quickly).
  • Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, peanut butter and chili paste.
  • To serve, drain the noodles well and combine with the tofu, most of the sesame seeds and most of the scallions, reserving a little for topping. Stir in the sauce; spoon into serving bowl and garnish with remaining sesame seeds and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 455, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 852 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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