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Sesame Tofu, Soba Noodles and Green Tea Broth

Toasted sesame tofu with soba noodles and a delicate green tea broth; a perfectly balanced, easy to prepare meal in a bowl.
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Course: Main
Cuisine: Japanese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Author: Amanda Logan

Ingredients 

  • 150 grams medium tofu drained
  • 1 tablespoon tamari + 1 tablespoon for broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice syrup or maple syrup + 1 tablespoon for broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 packet soba noodles
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • 1 cup brewed green tea
  • 1 thumb fresh ginger peeled and halved
  • pinch sea salt
  • small handful chives thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees C and line a baking tray with parchment.
  • In a saucepan bring the brewed and strained green tea, 1 tablespoon of rice syrup, 1 tablespoon of tamari, ginger and sea salt to the boil for three minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon of tamari, 1 tablespoon of rice syrup and the sesame oil in a small bowl.
  • Combine sesame seeds in a separate bowl
  • Slice tofu in to even sized cubes.
  • Dip tofu in to tamari mix and roll in sesame seeds. Place on lined baking tray.
  • Bake tofu for 15 minutes or until slightly golden.
  • Cook soba noodles per packet instructions, rinse with cold water and drain.
  • After removing the tofu from oven allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • Place a serving of soba noodles in a bowl and carefully place the tofu on top. Ladle green tea broth around the outer edges of the bowl until you can just see it through the noodles.
  • Spoon remaining tofu marinade on the tofu and sprinkle with chives.
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