Nell Newman's Marinated Ginger Tofu over Crispy Browned Soba Noo

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   Simmer the tofu in the soy sauce with the gingeroot, onion, and the 2 1/4 cups of water for 1 hours.

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   Allow to marinate for at least 1 hours.

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   or up to 5 hours.

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   Preheat the oven to 350*.

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   Place the red pepper, celery, bok choy, and zucchini in a large, shallow, ovenproof dish and pour the tofu and marinade over them.

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   Braise for 30 to 60 minutes.

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   ,depending on how you like your tofu or how much time you have.

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   I usually cook it until the tofu is browned and the sauce is bubbly.

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   While the tofu is cooking, place the soba noodles in boiling water with 1 tbls.

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    of sesame oil and cook until al dente.

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    Drain and place in nonstick pan over medium-high heat.

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    Add the remaining 2 tbls.

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    of sesame oil and spread the noodles so they cover the pan evenly.

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    Cook until darkly browned or lightly burned.

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    To serve, spoon the tofu mixture over individual portions of the fried noodles.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.