Soba noodles with vegetables and tofu cheese under teriyaki sauce
6 servings
40 minutes
Soba noodles with vegetables and tofu cheese in teriyaki sauce is a vibrant dish of Japanese cuisine that combines traditional ingredients with an unconventional taste. Soba is thin buckwheat noodles with a rich, slightly nutty flavor that pairs wonderfully with crunchy vegetables and tender tofu. Teriyaki is the sauce that gives the dish richness and a sweet-salty depth. Honey and tomato paste add spiciness, while sesame completes the composition with an aromatic texture. This dish embodies the balance of Japanese flavors and is perfect for both a light dinner and a cozy lunch.
1
Cut the onion, leek, carrot, and bell pepper into strips.
- Onion: 1 head
- Leek: 0.5 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Bell pepper: 1 piece
2
Heat a large skillet and sauté the vegetables in olive oil. Add spices to taste, you can make it a bit spicy. Transfer the vegetables to a plate.
- Olive oil: to taste
- Spices: to taste
- Ground red pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
3
We prepare teriyaki sauce using an unconventional recipe. Mix soy sauce, honey, and tomato paste. Put it on the heat and boil for 5 minutes. Let it cool.
- Soy sauce: 7 tablespoons
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
4
Meanwhile, boil the noodles according to the instructions on the package.
- Soba noodles: 300 g
5
Drain the noodles in a colander, rinse them, then fry the noodles in a pan for 5 minutes. Add vegetables, mix and fry for another 3 minutes.
- Soba noodles: 300 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Leek: 0.5 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Bell pepper: 1 piece
6
Cut the tofu cheese into large slices, dip each slice in the prepared sauce, and fry in olive oil.
- Tofu: 350 g
- Soy sauce: 7 tablespoons
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: to taste
7
Place the noodles with vegetables on a plate, top with fried tofu slices, drizzle with remaining sauce to taste, and sprinkle with sesame.
- Soba noodles: 300 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Leek: 0.5 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Bell pepper: 1 piece
- Tofu: 350 g
- Soy sauce: 7 tablespoons
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Sesame seeds: pinch
