Tamarind Soba Salad

This dish is one of those reasons why we love noodles - they are great hot, cold, in a soup, or in a stir fry.

This dish is one of those reasons why we love noodles - they are great hot, cold, in a soup, or in a stir fry.

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a pot of water to boil for the noodles.
2

Pat tofu dry with a paper towel, then slice into bite-sized cubes.
3

Spread tofu cubes onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper, then bake in oven for 45-50 mins.
4

Cook noodles per directions on the package. stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.
5

Chop carrot into thin matchsticks.
6

When noodles are ready, rinse and drain in cold water to get rid of excess starch then gently toss with toasted sesame oil.
7

Thinly slice pepper and finely chop green onions then transfer veggies to the noodles along with Thai basil, mint, and chopped cilantro.
8

Whisk dressing ingredients, pour onto noodles salad, and gently toss.
9

Toast peanuts in a frying pan on medium heat for 3-4 mins. Top salad with the toasted peanuts and crispy baked tofu cubes.