Soba Noodle Salad I

Description
See Ginger-Sesame Dressing, or you can use your own favourite dressing.

Ingredients

 * 8 oz. portion frozen soba noodles, thawed and softened in boiling water and rinse in cold running water (or equivalent dry soba noodles, cooked according to package instructions)
 * ⅕ block (3 oz) firm tofu, cut to ½" cubes (we make more tofu)
 * 2 tbsp canola oil
 * 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
 * 1 scallion, green and white part, cleaned and thinly sliced
 * ½ cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut in half lengthwise then cut across into thin half-moons
 * sprinkle sesame seeds + cilantro sprigs for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Add tofu to a large non-stick skillet without any oil and toss over high heat until all water has evaporated.
 * 2) Add canola oil, reduce heat to medium-high and fry, tossing frequently until tofu is firm and bouncy; beware of possible splattering.
 * 3) Drain over paper towels.
 * 4) In a large mixing bowl combine drained soba noodles, cilantro, scallions, cucumber and 2 – 3 oz dressing, toss well.
 * 5) Arrange salad in center of large plate and top with fried tofu.
 * 6) Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro sprigs.