Saturday, September 15, 2012

Miso Soup with Bok Choy, Soba, and Broiled Tofu (FM)

  • Salt
  • 8 ounces soba noodles
  • 1 block firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice [freshly ground, even] or chili powder
  • Black pepper
  • 1/3 cup any miso
  • 1 pound bok choy, stems separated and chopped, leaves cut into ribbons
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted if you like
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions [I flaked on this]

Mise en place.


Blanching the soba noodles.

Tofu, sliced, seasoned, and ready for the broiler.


Reserve 2 cups of pasta boiling water. Combine one with a quart of fresh water and bring to a boil. Add bok choy and cook until silky.

Whisk miso with remaining cup of pasta water and add with noodles into bok choy and cook until just heated through.

I wasn't really bowled over by the dish, but Jimmie R liked it.

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