Asian Green Tea and Tofu Soba Salad

• 10 1/2 ounces tofu extra-firm or firm, 1 package
• 12 ounces green tea lightly brewed
• 1 tablespoon ginger minced
• 3 each scallions, spring or green onions diced
• 1 red hot chili peppers diced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced or to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced or to taste
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 8 ounces soba noodles
• 1/2 large sweet red bell peppers diced
• 2 1/2 cups cabbage shredded
• 1 cup mung bean sprouts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds black
• 1 each red chili peppers diced
• 1 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced
• 4 tablespoons cilantro freshly chopped

1. For marinating the tofu:
2. Dice tofu into bite sized cubes .
3. Add tea, ginger, green onions, chili and soy sauce together in a large bowl, and whisk until well blended.
4. Set aside half of the marinade in a separate bowl for the dressing.
5. Place the tofu to the first bowl of marinade, ensuring all pieces are covered, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. For the dressing:
7. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil and rice wine vinegar into the reserved marinade dressing.
8. Whisk to well blend and set aside.
9. For the Green Tea Tofu Soba Salad:
10. Set a large pot over medium high heat and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions.
11. When the noodles are done, drain, rinse and set aside to cool.
12. Once the noodles are cool, mix together the soba, bell pepper, cabbage, sprouts and sesame seeds together in a large bowl.
13. Add the marinated tofu and season with the dressing, reserving a few tablespoons of dressing for serving.
14. Use your hands or wooden spoon to gently toss the salad until well mixed and evenly coated.
15. Divide among 4 plates.
16. Drizzle with extra dressing and sprinkle the chopped chili, green onions and cilantro on top.
17. Serve.

ginger, scallions, red hot chili peppers, soy sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, noodles, sweet red bell peppers, cabbage, bean sprouts, sesame seeds black, red chili peppers, scallions, cilantro freshly

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/asian-green-tea-tofu-soba-salad-51807 (may not work)