Udon Noodles with Sesame and Tofu
- Yield 4 servings
This refreshing pasta salad uses the ready to eat smoked or baked tofu.
Karry Hosford
Ingredients
- Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons rice or cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- Pasta:
- 1 -- (9-ounce) package fresh Udon (Asian Style) noodles
- 1 -- (8-ounce) package smoked tofu (teriyaki flavored), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- To prepare vinaigrette, combine vinegar and next five ingredients. Whisk well.
- To prepare pasta, prepare udon noodles according to package directions, omitting salt. Combine udon noodles and next 6 ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss well. Serve room temperature or chilled.
