Vegan Curry Soba Noodles With Crispy Tofu

Vegan Curry Soba Noodles With Crispy Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 8 ounces soba noodles
• 1 1/2 cups (about 3-ounces) chopped purple cabbage
• 1 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into ribbons
• 1-inch fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons panang/red curry paste (I used Maesri brand)
• 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 of a 5-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
• Sriracha, optional

Directions

For the tofu:

Drain tofu and slice in half vertically. Place both slabs on a plate lined with a paper towel. Top with a second towel and place something heavy on top. (I use a cast-iron skillet.) Press tofu for 15 minutes. After tofu is pressed, slice into 1 inch cubes.

Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet for 1 minute. Add the tofu and cook on one side for 2-3 minutes or until brown, shaking the pan gently periodically to keep the tofu from sticking. Gently turn over each piece and cook on the next side for 2–3 minutes. Repeat until all sides are browned. Transfer to a bowl and toss with soy sauce and Sriracha to coat. Set aside.

For the noodles:

Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan full of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a deep skillet, add 1 tablespoon of canola oil with the cabbage and mushrooms. Sauté for 6–8 minutes or until cabbage starts to soften. Stir in the carrots, ginger, garlic and green onion. Sauté for 1 minute.

Stir in the curry paste, coconut milk, vegetable broth and soy sauce until combined. Bring to a simmer for 1–2 minutes.

Add the cooked soba noodles to the pan and stir well to coat in sauce. Stir in the spinach leaves and cook another 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach is wilted.

To serve, dish noodles into bowls and top with tofu. Drizzle with Sriracha and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Note: Not all curry paste is vegetarian/vegan so double check the ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 |  Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

Per serving: Calories: 428; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 340mg; Carbohydrate: 51g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 17g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 583mg; Iron: 27%; Vitamin A: 225%; Vitamin C: 44%; Calcium: 33%