Peanut sauce soba with crispy tofu is a simple but satisfying dish. Peanut sauce soba with crispy tofu recipe has, garlic-soy marinated tofu dredged in cornstarch and air-fried until it turns golden brown and crisp. This dish is a source of protein and is filling also. The dish can be served in lunch or dinner meals!
Ingredients
350 gm tofu
3 tbsp canola oil
2 tsp grated garlic, divided
2 1/2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce, divided
Three tbsp natural smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp agave or honey
One tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup hot water
One-fourth tsp grated ginger
1 tsp chilli sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2/3 cup cornstarch
230 gm soba noodles (buckwheat noodles), cooked per package directions
140 gm baby spinach
Serving 4 people
Method
Firstly, take tofu and cut into cubes.
Next, take another bowl and whisk ingredients such as canola oil, half of the garlic, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
Then, transfer one-third to a small baking dish, and coat the bottom evenly. Add tofu to it and pour the above marinade on top. Gently turn tofu to coat then let it sit at room temp for 45 minutes.
Further, in a medium bowl, combine items such as peanut butter, honey, and lime juice with the remaining 11/2 tbsp soy sauce.
Next, whisk it in hot water to emulsify. Whisk in ginger, sriracha, sesame oil, and remaining garlic.
Well, keep it aside.
Moreover, heat the air fryer to 400°F. Now, carefully dredge marinated tofu in cornstarch and coat evenly & shaking off excess. Place tofu in an air fryer basket.
Air-fry them, until golden brown and crisp.
Meanwhile, take a large bowl and toss warm soba noodles (buckwheat noodles) with baby spinach and peanut sauce.
Then, add crispy tofu to it.
Finally, serve & enjoy!
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