TOFU AND NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE
This is just really yummy! A terrific after-work, summertime meal. I found this one in the Daily Herald and they attribute it to John Ash. I find the noodles, radish and pea shoots in my local Oriental grocery store. Prep time doesn't include marinading time.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Slice the tofu into 4 equal pieces; combine the soy sauce, mirin and ginger; marinate the tofu in this mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours, turning it occasionally; remove it from the marinade and gently wipe off any solids.
- Heat oven to 400°; lightly oil a baking sheet and arrange tofu on it and bake for 20-25 minutes; remove and set aside.
- Sauce: Combine sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, it should have the consistency of heavy cream; you can do this ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 5 days then bring to room temperature before using.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the soba noodles until al dente, 4 minutes or so; drain the noodles and rinse them very well with cold water; place in a bowl and toss with the radish, pea shoots and carrots along with about half of the peanut sauce, or more as you desire.
- Divide the mixture among 4 plates or shallow bowls and top with the pieces of tofu and drizzle with a bit more of the sauce.
- For Vegetarian use the water not the chicken broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.2, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 5.9, Sodium 2299.7, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.5, Protein 24.8
COLD NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE
Soba, Japanese buckwheat noodles, are ideal for salads because they taste particularly great when served cold. Crunchy vegetables are highlighted here, adding lots of crisp, fresh texture. Substitute with any raw vegetables you have on hand, such as cabbage, carrot, fennel, asparagus, broccoli or cauliflower. The spicy peanut sauce is very adaptable: If you don't want to use peanut butter, you can use any nut or seed butter, like cashew, almond, sunflower or even tahini. Both the soba and the peanut sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge overnight, but wait to combine them until you are ready to eat for the best texture and consistency. The peanut sauce thickens as it sits, so add a tablespoon or two of water to loosen it up, if necessary.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories dinner, weekday, noodles, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add the soba, stir to prevent sticking, and cook according to package instructions until just tender. Rinse under cold water until the noodles are completely cold.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, chile oil or hot sauce, and garlic. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk until the sauce is a pourable consistency. Taste and add more chile oil or hot sauce as desired; set aside.
- Cut the zucchini or cucumber and radishes into 1/8-inch thick slices, then cut into thin matchsticks. Slice the peppers into 1/8-inch pieces. Place them all in a large bowl.
- Loosen the soba noodles by running them under some water, then allow to drain again. Add them to the vegetables, add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and toss to combine.
- When you are ready to serve, drizzle with spicy peanut sauce and top with peanuts, scallions and cilantro. Serve immediately, with lime wedges alongside.
RICE NOODLES AND TOFU IN PEANUT SAUCE
Smooth peanut butter lends creaminess to this interpretation of classic pad thai. Any vegetable combination works well.
Provided by Mindy Hermann, RDN
Categories Noodle Tofu Bell Pepper Peanut Butter Soy Sauce Vinegar Lime Spinach Cilantro Peanut Vegetarian Crohn's & Colitis Crohn's
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until hot. Cook tofu in a single layer, undisturbed, until golden brown on one side, about 8 minutes. Turn and continue to cook until golden on the other side, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Cook peppers in same skillet, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions.
- Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice in a medium bowl to combine.
- Toss tofu, noodles, peppers, peanut butter sauce, and spinach in a large bowl. Transfer to a platter. Top with cilantro and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
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