Cold Soba Noodles With Miso and Smoked Tofu
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
It's worth seeking out smoked or baked tofu for this dish—its chewy texture and rich flavor make it a perfect partner for nutty soba noodles.
Recipe information
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger
3 tablespoons miso paste
3 tablespoons mirin, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 pound soba noodles
5 red radishes, thinly sliced
5 scallions, trimmed, thinly sliced
4 ounces smoked tofu, cubed
Preparation
Step 1
Whisk ginger, miso paste, 3 Tbsp. mirin, 3 Tbsp. vinegar, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
Step 2
Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain noodles, rinse with cold water, then add to ginger mixture. Season with more mirin, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt, if needed.
Step 3
Transfer noodles to a serving bowl or platter and top with radishes, scallions, and tofu. Serve immediately.
Recipe notes
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