Dressing:

• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons orange juice (or a splash of lime juice)
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic

• 4 cups cooked soba (about 8 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles)
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 (12.3-ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
• Whatever vegetables you've got on hand. Try a few of the following:
  • Thinly sliced cabbage
  • Bean sprouts
  • Shredded carrots
  • A sliced bell pepper
  • Sugar snap peas, chopped into thirds
  • Thinly sliced radishes
  • A chopped tomato
  • Half an onion, sliced

Combine noodles and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, tossing well to coat.

*Items in BOLD are available at the Davis Farmers Market
Recipe tip:
Soba noodles are available at the Co-op in the Asian foods section.