Japanese Tofu Skewers On Soba Recipe

Name: Japanese Tofu Skewers On Soba
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 10 to 12 ounces nigari tofu*, cut into 1-in. cubes; 16 small fresh shiitake mushroom caps; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 green onions, cut into 1 1/2-in. lengths; 12 ounces dried soba noodles; 8 radishes, thinly sliced; 2/3 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons wasabi paste; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
10 to 12 ounces nigari tofu*, cut into 1-in. cubes
16 small fresh shiitake mushroom caps
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 green onions, cut into 1 1/2-in. lengths
12 ounces dried soba noodles
8 radishes, thinly sliced
2/3 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth
2 teaspoons wasabi paste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice

1
Heat grill to medium (350u00b0 to 450u00b0).
2
Mix soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add tofu and marinate 10 minutes.
3
Heat a large pot of water to boiling. In a bowl, toss mushrooms in oil to coat.
4
Drain tofu, reserving marinade. Slip cubes onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternating with green onions and mushrooms. Thinly slice any leftover onion.
5
Boil noodles in water until al dente, 4 minutes. Drain; rinse well with cold water. Divide noodles among dinner bowls and garnish with radishes and sliced onion.
6
Oil cooking grate, using tongs and a wad of oiled paper towels. Grill tofu skewers, covered, turning once, until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Set skewers on noodles.
7
Mix marinade with broth, wasabi, lemon zest, and juice and serve on the side.
8
*Buy nigari in the refrigerated section of your grocery store.
9
Note: Nutritional analysis is per skewer plus 1/4 of noodles.

564

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine), 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 10 to 12 ounces nigari tofu*, cut into 1-in. cubes, and more.

Yes, Japanese Tofu Skewers On Soba falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Japanese Tofu Skewers On Soba

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