Soba Noodles with Miso Sesame Sauce
Dive into the rich and savory world of plant-based cuisine with this Soba Noodles with Miso Sesame Sauce recipe, perfect for vegans and anyone looking for a satisfying protein-packed meal. This dish combines the earthy flavors of soba noodles with a creamy, umami-rich miso sesame sauce, topped with crispy tofu and vibrant vegetables. Get ready to enjoy a healthy, delicious, Asian-inspired main course!
Ingredients
🥢 100g dry Soba Noodles
🥦 1 cup shelled Edamame
🧊 1 block 400-450g extra firm Tofu
🥄 1 tablespoon Chinese Sesame Paste Wangzhihe brand
🥄 1 tablespoon Miso Paste
🥄 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or Tamari
🍯 1 tablespoon Sweetener, maple syrup or mirin
🌿 8 spears Asparagus
🥕 1 medium Carrot, julienned
🥑 Avocado Oil, for coating and sautéing
🧂 Salt
🌰 Sesame Seeds, for garnish
🔵 Cold Water & Ice for rinsing noodles
Instructions
1- Prepare the Tofu:
- Slice the block of tofu into rectangular pieces.
- Coat the tofu slices with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt on both sides.
2- Cook the Tofu:
- Place the tofu pieces in the Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill model FG551 and air fry them until golden brown and crispy.
- Alternatively, you can pan-fry the tofu until crisp.
3- Prepare the Miso Sesame Sauce:
- In a metal mixing bowl, combine miso paste, Chinese sesame paste, soy sauce or tamari, and a liquid sweetener like maple syrup or mirin.
- Use a small wire whisk to mix until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
4- Cook the Vegetables:
- Julienne the carrot. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears.
- Using a wooden spatula, sauté the julienned carrots in a preheated electric hot pot or griddle until slightly softened.
- Add the asparagus and continue to cook until tender-crisp.
5- Cook the Soba Noodles:
- Boil soba noodles according to package instructions in the electric hot pot or griddle until al dente.
- Drain using a colander or strainer and rinse thoroughly with cold water, adding ice to cool them down and prevent sticking.
6- Assemble the Dish:
- On a ceramic serving plate or bowl, spoon a base layer of the miso sesame sauce.
- Arrange the cold soba noodles over the sauce.
- Neatly add the cooked tofu, shelled edamame, sautéed carrots, and asparagus on the plate.
7- Garnish and Serve:
- Drizzle additional miso sesame sauce over the assembled ingredients.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately and enjoy using wooden chopsticks.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 640
Protein: 37 g
Carbs: 64 g
Fat: 29 g
Equipment:
- Cutting Board (unbranded)
- Chef's Knife (unbranded)
- Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill model FG551
- Air Fryer Basket part of Ninja Foodi
- Metal Mixing Bowl (unbranded)
- Small Wire Whisk (unbranded)
- Electric Hot Pot or Griddle (unbranded)
- Wooden Spatula
- Tongs blue and silver
- Colander or Strainer
- Ceramic Serving Plate or Bowl (unbranded)
- Wooden Chopsticks
Cooking Tips
- Rinsing soba noodles with cold water and ice is essential to stop the cooking process and prevent them from becoming sticky.
- Using Chinese sesame paste adds a distinct, rich flavor, unlike tahini, due to its roasted sesame seeds.
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