Tofu Soba Noodles
This quick and easy vegetarian noodle dish comes together in just 20 minutes – perfect for those busy weeknights!
I wish I was one of those people who scheduled blog posts before traveling. But being who I am and procrastinating until the very last minute, I’m actually writing this post on my iPhone on a bus in Iowa on my way to a corn farm.
I really have my priorities in order, right?
No, but really, I’m having a huge blast in Iowa right now and I absolutely cannot wait to share all of my photos with you once I’m back. From wine glasses over a cozy fire to beer tastings, there’s a part of me that wants to stay in Iowa forever! Although I think I’m in need of some boots first because apparently I’m the only LA girl in flip flops here.
But before I run around the corn fields taking pictures like a mad man, I really need to share one of my favorite weeknight meals. It’s a super easy and simple soba noodle dish that comes together in just 20 minutes! And with a tangy, refreshing dressing, crisp tofu cubes and crushed peanuts for that added crunch, you won’t be missing the meat in this protein-packed dish at all!
Tofu Soba Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 pound soba
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 14-ounce package firm tofu, cubed
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Crushed peanuts, for serving
- Sriracha, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and sesame seeds; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add tofu and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes; set aside. Add cabbage, garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 1-2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine noodles, rice wine vinegar mixture, tofu, cabbage and green onions.
- Serve immediately, garnished with peanuts and Sriracha, if desired.
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Since there isn’t any instruction on drying out the tofu can I assume that you can take it out of the water it’s in and plop it right in a pan? No draining/drying necessary?
Yes, no draining or drying necessary. I find it too tedious and time-consuming so I just throw it in the pan until it gets nice and crisp.
Love this recipe!
Looks so delicious. Do you know if they sell soba noodles at Trader JOe’s… so is that something we can only get at the Asian food market?
I’ve never seen it at TJ’s – I usually pick them up at the Asian market.
This looks so tasty, my mouth is watering! I cannot wait to make this recipe 🙂
This looks yummy !! I love soba noodles 🙂
This looks really good! I’m going to have to try it…I love soba noodles and we get sprouted organic tofu once a week. Looks yum!
Oh how I love seeing meatless dishes like this!! 😉 I must try this soon!
I’ve never eaten tofu but this is totally making me want to try it!
This looks so delicious! Tofu and soba is one of my go to weeknight dinners.
Chung-Ah, this is fab! Love the soba, which my kiddos inhale! And, I love tofu. Being an LA girl all my life, I came to MN in flip flops and quickly – very quickly- went shopping for boots ;). I sure miss flip slops year-round. I recently finally threw out my very old Bruins sandals, so sad.
Oh how I wish this bowl was in front of me – I’d inhale these noodles!
Sounds and looks delicious. Thank you.
I’ve been following your IG feed and it looks like you guys are having a blast! Lucky girls!!
I’ve never wanted soba noodles as much as I want them right now… that bowl just screams EAT ME! 🙂
This looks SO delicious! I’m adding this to my weeknight meal rotation for sure. Hope you’re having an awesome time in Iowa, never been there 😉
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it!
I am so wowed by everything you make – and your food photography is amazing!
Yum I love recipes like this! Simple and great for time poor students like me, at least I can pretend to be healthy after a night out.
These look so good! Love all of the fresh flavors!
You would love this, Liz! Plus, we need a side of truffle fries to share 🙂
This sounds fabulous! I love that you can throw it together so fast too! Have fun in Iowa, what a total contrast from LA, huh?
It’s a HUGE contrast! I think I need to get out more.
Your pictures make this dish look absolutely mouth-watering!!! I’m sure it is delicious!!!