Pan Fried Tofu with Soba Noodles

I gave up smoking 4 years ago and to this day I still get cravings. Everything in moderation doesn't work for cigarettes. Well not for me at least. Being a vegetarian never crossed my mind but I do understand that cutting down on meat should be addressed. Maybe one meatless day will be a nice step towards a healthier lifestyle. Well maybe one meatless meal for that day. To be continued...

Pan Fried Tofu with Soba Noodles

Pan Fried Tofu with Soba Noodles

1 package tofu cut in to desired size

cornstarch for dredge

salt and pepper

 lightly dust tofu pieces and brown on both sides. set aside

1 package soba noodles under-cooked according to directions (since we will be stir frying the noodles, it's best to be at least 1 minute before the cooking time.

3 cups of your choice of shredded vegetables

(shredded yellow squash, carrots, cabbage onions and some minced garlic)

2 tbsp of sesame oil

5 tbsp of soy sauce

salt and red chili flakes to taste

stir fry the onions and garlic until fragrant then work your way down the vegetables from hardest to softest. leave the vegetables with a slight crunch and then add the noodles, sesame oil and soy sauce. season to taste. 

Tofu sauce

1 tsp prepared black bean sauce

1 tsp sambal

1 tsp brown sugar

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp rice wine

1/2 cup water or your choice of broth

2 tbsp cold butter

reduce this mixture in a pan by half then whisk in the cold butter to thicken the sauce. 

arrange the noodles in a serving platter, place the tofu slices over the noodles and sauce over the whole dish. serve immediately. ENJOY!