Soba Noodles with Spicy Tofu Peanut Sauce

Description

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

Ingredients

• soba noodles (either 1 or 2 pounds, depending on how many people are eating)
• 6 tbsp minced cilantro
• 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced into matchsticks
• 5 tbsp chopped scallions
• 10 oz firm tofu
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, minced
• ½ tbsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey (or agave nectar, if you don't use honey)
• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 cup natural smooth peanut butter

Directions

1. Cook pasta, drain and let them cool down a bit.
2. Transfer noodles to a large bowl.
3. Add cilantro, cucumbers and scallions and toss gently.
4. In a food processor or blender, whip the tofu until smooth.
5. Add the garlic, ginger and soy sauce and blend until combined in a medium saucepan over moderate heat, combine the honey, soy milk and peanut butter and stir constantly until mixed remove from heat and add the tofu mixture, and beat with a wire whip.
6. If it seems too thick, add more soy milk.
7. Serve with the sauce spooned over the noodles.