**Soba With Green Garlic, Spinach, Edamame, and Crispy Tofu: A Flavorful Symphony of Textures and Tastes**
Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Japanese cuisine with this delectable Soba With Green Garlic, Spinach, Edamame, and Crispy Tofu. This symphony of flavors and textures is a harmonious blend of fresh, vibrant ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. The chewy soba noodles provide a sturdy base for the medley of toppings, while the green garlic, spinach, and edamame add a refreshing crunch and a burst of verdant flavors. The crispy tofu adds a contrasting textural element and a savory umami note. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal. Additionally, this recipe provides variations for making the dish vegan, gluten-free, or using store-bought crispy tofu, making it accessible to various dietary preferences.
SOBA WITH GREEN GARLIC, SPINACH, EDAMAME AND CRISPY TOFU
Green garlic and luscious spinach are both in abundance in the markets right now. If you can't find soba (buckwheat noodles), you can serve the stir-fry with brown rice or other grains.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Blot the tofu dry on paper towels. If the garlic has formed cloves, separate them and remove the thick shells from the tender cloves. If it has not formed cloves, just remove the outside layers and mince.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt to taste and add the edamame. Cook 4 minutes, then remove from the water with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a wok or a wide skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water evaporates upon contact. Swirl in the rice bran, grapeseed or canola oil and add the tofu. Stir-fry until golden brown, and remove from the pan. Season to taste with soy sauce and set aside.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the olive oil and the shiitakes. Cook until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, and add the green garlic along with a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until it wilts. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in the tofu and edamame. Turn the heat to low and keep warm while you cook the noodles.
- Bring the water to a boil in the large pot, and add the noodles gradually, so that the water remains at a boil. Stir once with a long-handled spoon or pasta fork so that the noodles don't stick together. Wait for the water to come back up to a rolling boil - it will bubble up, so don't fill the pot all the way - and add 1 cup of cold water. Allow the water to come back to a rolling boil and add another cup of cold water. Allow the water to come to a boil one more time and add a third cup of water. When the water comes to a boil again, the noodles should be cooked through. Allow them to boil for a few minutes if they are not. Drain in a colander. Place in a large bowl, top with the vegetables and tofu, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 301, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 592 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
SKILLET SOBA, BAKED TOFU AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH SPICY DRESSING
You can make this salad with wide rice noodles, but I love the nutty flavor and wholesomeness of buckwheat soba.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 45m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the baked tofu: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Pat the tofu dry with paper towels and cut into dominoes, about 1/3 inch thick. In a large, wide bowl whisk together all of the marinade ingredients for the tofu. Pat each piece of tofu with paper towels, then dip into the marinade, making sure to coat both sides. Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to color and the marinade sets on the surface of the tofu. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
- Bring 3 or 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt to taste and the green beans. Boil 5 minutes and using a slotted spoon or skimmer, transfer to a bowl of cold water and drain. Set aside.
- Bring the water back to a boil. Add the soba gradually, so that the water remains at a boil, and stir once with a long-handled spoon or pasta fork so that the noodles don't stick together. Wait for the water to come back up to a rolling boil - it will bubble up, so don't fill the pot all the way - and add 1 cup of cold water. Allow the water to come back to a rolling boil and add another cup of cold water. Allow the water to come to a boil one more time and add a third cup of water. When the water comes to a boil again, the noodles should be cooked through. Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil. (If using rice noodles, boil 5 to 6 minutes without adding the water, until cooked al dente).
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon of the tofu marinade, the rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, hot chile oil or cayenne, soy sauce, remaining sesame oil and buttermilk. Pour over the noodles, add the beans, tofu and cilantro, and gently toss together.
- Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat and add the noodle salad. Toss in the pan until heated through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 362, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 715 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SOBA NOODLES WITH VEGETABLES, CRISPY TOFU, AND TOASTED SESAME SEEDS
Steps:
- In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for noodles.
- Peel and cut pear into matchstick pieces.
- In a large non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over moderately high heat and brown tofu. Transfer tofu with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt and pepper.
- Add carrots to skillet and sauté, stirring, until just tender and golden brown. Transfer carrots with slotted spoon to a bowl. Add to skillet remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, mushrooms, scallions, gingerroot, and pear and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender. Remove skillet from heat and stir in carrots.
- Cook noodles in boiling water until al dente. Drain noodles in a colander and immediately rinse with cold water. In a large bowl toss noodles with 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- Return skillet to moderate heat and add 1/4 cup water, tamari or soy sauce, vinegar, and remaining teaspoon sesame oil. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring, until hot. Add noddles, tossing to combine and adding more water if necessary, and cook until heated through. Season noodles with salt and pepper and serve warm topped with tofu and sesame seeds.
SWEET AND SPICY TOFU WITH SOBA NOODLES
If you don't cook tofu often (or even if you do), this unfussy tofu dish is for you: There's no flour-dredging or shallow-frying, and no marinating at all. As long as you pat the tofu dry (a bit fussy, but not by much), the vegetable oil's high smoke point will yield crisp edges, while the sesame oil imparts flavor, putting you well on your way to making tofu taste great. What's more, a ginger-and-garlic-laced soy sauce coats noodles and tofu alike, giving you chopstick after chopstick of toothsome pleasure. Serve these warm or cold, and be generous with the cool, crispy vegetables on top, especially for summer picnics where you can stretch this to serve 6 or even 8 as a side.
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Categories dinner, weekday, noodles, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Drain the tofu in a colander, or dry on paper-towel lined plate while you prep the remaining ingredients, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil for the soba noodles.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil. When the oil shimmers, add the tofu in a single layer, in batches if needed and cook until golden on all sides, turning as needed when the tofu releases easily from the pan, about 8 to 10 minutes total. Lift the tofu out of the pan with a spatula and transfer to a new paper-towel-lined plate.
- Meanwhile, cook the soba in boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes (or according to package directions), until just al dente, stirring frequently. Drain and rinse in cold water until the noodles no longer feel sticky.
- Add garlic, ginger and whites of the onions to the skillet, along with the remaining tablespoon sesame oil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the oil is fragrant, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
- Add cooked and drained soba noodles to the pan, along with soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, red pepper and reserved green onions; toss together until the noodles are coated. Gently toss in the tofu until all the pieces are covered in the sauce.
- Remove from the heat, and sprinkle cucumber, radish and cilantro on top. Serve warm or at room temperature, with lime.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 607, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1652 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Prep all ingredients ahead of time. This recipe comes together quickly, so having all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go will make the process much smoother.
- Use high-quality soba noodles. The quality of your soba noodles will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish. Look for noodles that are made with 100% buckwheat flour and have a slightly nutty flavor.
- Don't overcook the soba noodles. Soba noodles should be cooked al dente, so be sure to follow the package directions carefully.
- Make the crispy tofu ahead of time. The crispy tofu can be made up to 2 hours ahead of time. This will give it time to cool and crisp up.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the flavors to your liking. This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to add more or less of any ingredient to suit your taste.
Conclusion:
This soba noodle dish is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The soba noodles are light and refreshing, while the green garlic, spinach, edamame, and crispy tofu add flavor and texture. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
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