Make-Ahead Peanut Soba Noodles with Tofu and Pickled Bean Sprouts

Make-Ahead Peanut Soba Noodles with Tofu and Pickled Bean Sprouts
Make-Ahead Peanut Soba Noodles with Tofu and Pickled Bean Sprouts might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 535 calories, 24g of protein, and 23g of fat. This recipe serves 2. Head to the store and pick up rice wine vinegar, salt, creamy peanut butter, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the sugar you could follow this main course with the Whole Wheat Refined Sugar Free Sugar Cookies as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Instructions

1
Whisk together 1/2 cup water, vinegar, sugar and salt in small bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved.
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Combine brine with sprouts and scallions in a small sealed container and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to overnight. (This can be done ahead and combined with the salad the next day when serving).
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Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, 3 tablespoons warm water, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, fish sauce, honey, lime juice. Cook soba noodles in lightly salted water according to package instructions.
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Drain and run under cold water to cool. Toss together noodles with peanut sauce and sesame seeds to coat.
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Heat remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil in saute pan.
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Saute tofu until lightly browned on all sides, about 3 minutes.
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Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
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Place noodles in containers and top with tofu. Refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, top with pickled bean sprouts and scallions.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In8 hrs, 10 m.
Servings2
Health Score18
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