Otsu (Tofu And Soba Noodle Salad) Recipe

Name: Otsu (Tofu And Soba Noodle Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 grated lemon, zest of; 1 inch cube fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 tablespoon honey; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 8 -12 ounces dried soba noodles; 12 -16 ounces extra firm tofu; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cucumber, peeled, cut in half, sliced thinly; 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 grated lemon, zest of
1 inch cube fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
8 -12 ounces dried soba noodles
12 -16 ounces extra firm tofu
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cucumber, peeled, cut in half, sliced thinly
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

1
Dressing:.
2
Combine zest, ginger, honey, cayenne, and salt in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Add lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce and pulse to combine. With machine running, add in oils.
3
Salad:.
4
Cook noodles in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
5
Drain tofu, pat it dry, and cut into rectangles about 1/2 inch thick and 1 inch long. Cook tofu in dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until pieces are browned on one side. Toss gently and cook for another few minutes until tofu is firm, golden, and bouncy.
6
Combine soba, cilantro green onions, cucumber, and dressing. toss until well combined. Top with sesame seeds.

1049

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 grated lemon, zest of, 1 inch cube fresh ginger, peeled and grated, 1 tablespoon honey, 3/4 teaspoon cayenne, and more.

Yes, Otsu (Tofu And Soba Noodle Salad) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Otsu (Tofu And Soba Noodle Salad)

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