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10/06/2011 National Noodle Day Garlic Soba Noodles

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Recipe Introduction

We here in the office thought EVERY day was Noodle Day. Imagine our surprise when we found out we were wrong! Not just for spaghetti, this happy day for noodle lovers everywhere encourages noodle experimentation. We recommend Pad Thai, Yaki Soba, Ramen noodle soup, Singapore Laksa or a healthy glass noodle salad. Gosh, I'm hungry. Ultimate Holidays

List of Ingredients

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Garlic Soba Noodle


8 ounces dried soba noodles
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan freshly grated
big pinch of salt
12 ounces extra firm organic tofu, cut into 6 rectangular slabs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
a generous splash of olive oil
1 bunch green onions, greens trimmed, thinly sliced
4 big handfuls of chard, spinach or kale - de-stemmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup Parmesan, freshly grated
a few baby radishes, sliced paper thin


Recipe



Boil a large pot of water and cook soba noodles per packet instructions or until just tender. I like to salt my water generously as I would other pasta. Drain and set aside.

While the water is coming to a boil, get the tofu started by combining the bread crumbs, Parmesan and salt in a shallow plate. Dunk each piece of tofu in the egg and then press into the bread crumbs. Make sure each piece is nicely coated with crumbs. Place each piece on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining pieces. Bake in a 375 degree oven or pan-fry in a skillet in a bit of olive oil until both sides are golden, flipping once along the way. Slice into strips and set aside.

Add the olive oil (and bit of salt) to a large skillet over med-high heat. Stir in the green onions, chard, and cook for a minute until the chard collapses. Stir in the soba noodles. Stir in the garlic powder and Parmesan. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sliced radishes. Serve family-style or on individual plates - each nest of noodles topped with some of the tofu slices.

Serves 4-6.