Tofu And Noodle Salad With Peanut Sauce

• 1 lb firm tofu, drained
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 2 teaspoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 8 ounces soba noodles or 8 ounces other thin noodles
• 6 ounces daikon radishes or 6 ounces other radishes, cut into long matchstick shapes
• 2 cups fresh pea shoots
• 1 cup carrot, cut into fine matchstick shapes
• Coconut or Peanut Sauce
• 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon asian chili paste with garlic
• 3 tablespoons chicken broth or 3 tablespoons water
• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce, to taste

1. Slice the tofu into 4 equal pieces; combine the soy sauce, mirin and ginger; marinate the tofu in this mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours, turning it occasionally; remove it from the marinade and gently wipe off any solids.
2. Heat oven to 400u0b0; lightly oil a baking sheet and arrange tofu on it and bake for 20-25 minutes; remove and set aside.
3. Sauce: Combine sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, it should have the consistency of heavy cream; you can do this ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 5 days then bring to room temperature before using.
4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the soba noodles until al dente, 4 minutes or so; drain the noodles and rinse them very well with cold water; place in a bowl and toss with the radish, pea shoots and carrots along with about half of the peanut sauce, or more as you desire.
5. Divide the mixture among 4 plates or shallow bowls and top with the pieces of tofu and drizzle with a bit more of the sauce.
6. For Vegetarian use the water not the chicken broth.

firm tofu, soy sauce, mirin, fresh ginger, noodles, daikon radishes, fresh pea shoots, carrot, coconut, smooth peanut butter, asian chili paste with garlic, chicken broth, coconut milk, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tofu-and-noodle-salad-with-peanut-sauce-92161 (may not work)