Soba Noodles With Tofu, Avocado and Snow Peas

• 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into very thin strips
• 1 serrano peppers or 1 jalapino chile, seeded and sliced into very thin strips
• 14 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes)
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes and patted dry
• 1 (8 ounce) package soba noodles
• 4 ounces snow peas, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 English cucumber, peeled, halved crosswise, then sliced lengthwise into thin strips
• 14 bunch chives, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1. In a small saucepan, bring ginger, chile, sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low; cook until ginger and chile are soft- about 5 minutes.
3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer ginger and chile to a bowl; set aside.
4. Reserve syrup.
5. Make dressing: in a shalow bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, and a tsp of reserved syrup.
6. Add tofu, and toss to coat.
7. Set aside.
8. In a pot of boiling water, cook the noodles according to package instructions.
9. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
10. Add peas; drizzle with oil and 1 Tbsp dressing.
11. Toss to coat and let cool.
12. To serve, add cucumber and chives to bowl along with tofu and dressing; toss to combine.
13. Divide among plates; top with avocado and reserved ginger and chile.
14. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

ginger, serrano peppers, sugar, freshly squeezed lime juice, soy sauce, noodles, snow peas, vegetable oil, cucumber, chives, avocado, sesame seeds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/soba-noodles-with-tofu-avocado-and-snow-peas-255754 (may not work)