AM4M: Laura’s Sesame Noodles February 9, 2015
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Mali has suggested we share some easy recipes that we enjoy on a regular basis. Here’s one I like a lot, perfected by my neighbor Laura. One reason this goes quickly for me is that after I get my stash of three or four cakes of tofu from my monthly buying club, I cut them into sixths, marinate them in tamari, and bake them at 350°F for an hour. Then I stick them in the freezer. (That said, that first searing step can’t take much time.) I tend to have all the other ingredients in my house (and I always roast all my sesame seeds as soon as I buy them).
Tofu
Pan sear soy-marinated tofu in a little oil until golden brown on both sides.
Sauce
6 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons roasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons grated ginger
1–2 teaspoon tahini
2 teaspoons roasted sesame seeds (more for top when finished)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Noodles
I use soba noodles, cuz Laura does. They’re good.
Assemble
Cut up tofu, grate a carrot, and mix them with the noodles. Mix in the sauce. Top with scallions and sesame seeds.
I’m making this tonight.
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I’m making this tonight, too! Thanks for the inspiration.
Ooh, that sounds good. Maybe I will try it as a substitue on my pasta and chardonnay night. Thanks heaps for sharing!
Sounds yummy. Bon appetit!
This sounds really good! Smart to cook the tofu ahead of time and freeze it. I’ve never tried that. I found via Mali’s site/Microblog Mondays and hope you’ll stop by: http://www.travelcraftjournal.com/questions-for-me/
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I love sesame noodles.
My kind of recipe! I was going to express surprise that you freeze tofu, because in my experience freezing turns tofu into something resembling a sea sponge. But then I realize you cook it first. That could make a big difference. I hope.