Stir-Fried Soba Noodles With Shiitakes and Baby Broccoli

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   Combine stock, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, sugar and salt to taste in a small bowl.

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   Stir until sugar and salt dissolve.

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   Combine garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes or minced chile in another bowl.

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   Bring a large saucepan or pot of water to a boil, add salt to taste and baby broccoli.

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   As soon as water comes back to a boil (about 1 minute), use a skimmer to remove broccoli and transfer it to a bowl of cold water.

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   Drain in a colander, then on paper towels.

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   Cut stems away from florets and slice about 1/2 inch thick.

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   Bring water back to a boil and cook soba.

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   Drain and toss with 2 teaspoons sesame oil.

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    Place all ingredients within reach of your wok.

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    Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added.

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    Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil and add tofu.

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    Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until it begins to color, and remove to a plate.

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    Add remaining oil and garlic, ginger and chile.

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    Stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds and add mushrooms.

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    Stir-fry for 1 minute and add broccoli and the light parts of the scallions.

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    Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes.

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    Add the noodles, tofu and the stock mixture.

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    Reduce heat to medium and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes.

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    Add cilantro and the dark green part of the scallions, stir-fry another 30 seconds to a minute, until well combined, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.