Chilled Soba with Tofu and Sugar Snap Peas
Chilled Soba with Tofu and Sugar Snap Peas is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Simmer mushroom in water in a small saucepan, covered, 15 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionSimmer mushroom in water in a small saucepan, covered, 15 minutes.
Add kombu and barely simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large glass measure, pressing on and discarding solids.
Return 2 cups liquid (add water if necessary) to saucepan.
Add soy sauce, mirin, ponzu, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
Remove from heat.
Stir in sesame oil, then cool in pan in a large ice bath.
Blanch sugar snaps in a large pot of unsalted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large colander set in ice bath to stop cooking.
Lift colander to drain.
Transfer sugar snaps to a bowl.
Meanwhile, return water to a boil.
Blanch spinach until just wilted, about 30 seconds, then cool and drain in same manner.
Squeeze out excess water.
Add to sugar snaps.
Return water to a boil.
Add noodles and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Drain in colander and rinse with cold water.
Cool in ice bath until very cold (add more ice to water as necessary).
Carefully drain tofu and pat dry.
Cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
Whisk sauce, then pour 1 1/2 cups sauce into a large bowl.
Add noodles, sugar snaps, spinach, and half of scallions and toss.
Serve in shallow bowls, topped with tofu, remaining scallions, and ginger.
Drizzle with some of remaining sauce and serve remainder on the side.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
