Sesame Soba Noodles with Pan-Seared Tofu and Broccolini
Simple soba noodles in a creamy and tangy sesame tahini dressing, with baby broccoli and shiitake mushrooms. Served with pan-seared tofu. Vegan and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Noodles and Pasta
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170g, about 2 bundles) soba noodles*
- 8 oz (170g, about half a block) firm tofu, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz (227g) broccolini or broccoli, cut thinly on a diagonal
- 3 –5 shiitake mushrooms (fresh is fine, soak in hot water if using dry)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger, finely minced
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup (60g) tahini
- ⅓ cup warm water, more if needed
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the noodles. Boil a saucepan of water, and cook noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Add warm water until it reaches a thin, pourable consistency.
- Pan-fry the tofu. Heat a wok or large skillet with 2 tbsp oil until shimmering. Add the slices of tofu in a single layer and cook without disturbing, for about 4 minutes, until the bottom develops a golden brown surface. Flip and repeat on the other side. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables. To the same pan, add finely chopped ginger and garlic and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry until edges are slightly seared. Add the broccolini and soy sauce. Stir-fry on medium heat until broccolini is cooked through and softened, but still crisp. Remove everything from the pan.
- Combine everything. Add the cooked noodles to the pan. Add the sauce and stir to coat, then return vegetables to the wok and mix thoroughly until combined. Plate the noodles, adding several pieces of the pan-fried tofu on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
- If gluten-free, make sure that the soba noodles you are using are 100% buckwheat (most contain wheat— this is a brand that has completely buckwheat noodles).
