RECIPE

SOBA SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

This easy soba salad is loaded with pan-fried tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and edamame; and tossed with a toasted sesame oil dressing.

INGREDIENTS

- 200 grams firm tofu - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - 150 grams shiitake mushrooms - 1 tablespoon soy sauce - 200 grams soba noodles - 2 tablespoons soy sauce - 1 tablespoons toasted sesame oil - 2 teaspoons maple syrup - 1/2 teaspoon konbu cha - 30 grams scallions (chopped) - 65 grams shelled edamame - Celery sprouts

1

Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch thick squares, salt both sides and drain them on a few sheets of paper towels. 

DRAIN TOFU

2

Mix the 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, and konbu cha together to make the dressing for the soba salad. 

MIX DRESSING

3

Fry the tofu in the oil over medium heat flipping every 2 minutes, until the tofu is crispy and golden brown. 

BROWN TOFU

4

Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and brown the mushrooms on both sides. 

BROWN SHIITAKE

5

Glaze the tofu and shiitake mushrooms with the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. 

GLAZE

6

Boil the soba noodles according to the time on the package.

BOIL SOBA

7

When the soba is done, drain and chill them in a couple of bowls of cold water, agitating the noodles with your hand to remove excess starch. Drain well.

CHILL SOBA

8

Add the soba to a bowl with the edamame, scallions and dressing and toss to coat. Add the tofu and mushrooms and mix together. Garnish with celery sprouts.

TOSS SOBA SALAD