soba noodles

original recipe

ingredients

for the baked tofu

• 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
• ¹⁄₄ cup soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons sriracha (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

for the roasted veggies

• 4 cups veggies of choice (see note), cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon canola oil (or another high-heat oil)
• Salt and pepper to taste

for the noodles

• 8 ounces dried soba noodles
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

for serving

• Chopped scallions
• Toasted sesame seeds

instructions

to make the baked tofu

• Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
• In a shallow bowl, stir the soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, sriracha and sesame oil together.
• Add the tofu to the bowl and gently stir to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Arrange the tofu cubes on the baking sheet and place it in the oven.
• Bake the tofu for about 15 minutes, flip and then bake about 15 minutes more, until the pieces firm up and darken.

to make the roasted veggies

• Arrange the veggies on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet, and drizzle with olive oil. Toss a few times to coat.
• Place the veggies in to the oven and roast just until tender, 12-18 minutes (time will vary depending on the type(s) of veggies used.

to make the noodles

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the noodles. Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
• While the noodles boil, stir the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and garlic together in a small bowl.
• When the noodles are finished cooking, drain them into a colander, then return them to the pot.
• Pour the soy sauce mixture over the noodles and toss to coat.

to serve

• Divide the noodles among bowls and top with roasted veggies, baked tofu, scallions and sesame seeds. Serve.