Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Soba-Noodle Bowl with Tofu 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 18, 2018 Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Everyone will adore the combination of cold soba noodles, gingery asparagus, and luscious steamed tofu in this quick and easy dinner that's vegan to boot. Ingredients 12 ounces soba noodles 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes) 4 teaspoons chili sauce, such as sambal oelek 4 teaspoons light-brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil Kosher salt 2 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger (from a peeled 2-inch piece) 1 pound asparagus, trimmed 1 pound silken tofu, drained Cilantro leaves and toasted sesame seeds, for serving Directions Cook noodles in a pot of boiling water until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain; run under cold water. Stir together soy sauce, lime juice, chili sauce, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon oil. Season with salt. Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, ginger, and asparagus; season with salt. Cook 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a cutting board; let cool, then slice on the bias. Toss with noodles and 1/4 cup dressing. Return skillet to medium-high heat; add tofu. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 6 to 8 minutes. Divide noodles among bowls. Top with tofu, cilantro, sesame seeds, and more dressing; serve. Sidney Bensimon Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, April 2018 Rate It PRINT