Sesame Noodles with Grilled Tofu

Ingredients

 * 1 lb pkg. firm or extra-firm tofu, drained
 * 1 recipe Sesame Ginger Marinade
 * 1 lb fresh Chinese wheat noodles or linguine
 * 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets, stems julienned
 * ¼ cup chopped scallions

Dressing

 * 3 tbsp Asian sesame oil
 * ½ cup peanut butter
 * ½ cup vegetable broth
 * ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce
 * 1 tsp chili paste with garlic
 * 2 tbsp sugar

Directions

 * 1) Line baking dish with plastic wrap.
 * 2) Cut tofu in half crosswise, then holding knife parallel to work surface, split each piece in half horizontally.
 * 3) Place in baking dish and cover with plastic wrap. Place plate on top and weigh down with several cans. Refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes to press out excess moisture.
 * 4) Prepare marinade in shallow glass bowl.
 * 5) Remove tofu pieces from baking dish and blot tofu dry with paper towel; discard liquid.
 * 6) Place tofu in bowl with marinade; turn to coat.
 * 7) Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least two hours or for up to one day, turning occasionally.
 * 8) Bring large pot of water to a boil.
 * 9) When water boils, add noodles, stirring to prevent sticking.
 * 10) Cook noodles until tender according to package directions.
 * 11) Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again.
 * 12) Transfer noodles to bowl.
 * 13) Bring medium saucepan of water to boil.
 * 14) Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes.
 * 15) Drain, rinse broccoli under cold running water, and drain again.
 * 16) Add broccoli to bowl with noodles.

Dressing

 * 1) In food processor or blender, combine all ingredients and process until smooth.
 * 2) Set aside.
 * 3) Preheat gas grill to medium-high or prepare a hot charcoal fire.
 * 4) Remove tofu from marinade.
 * 5) Grill tofu, basting occasionally with marinade, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
 * 6) Just before serving, toss dressing with noodles and broccoli. Transfer mixture to serving platter. Arrange tofu on top and sprinkle mixture with scallions. Serve at room temperature.