Vegan Sambal Soba
A fiery soba that delivers a kick in the pants thanks to Auria's Vegan Hot Chili Sambal.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 396kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces soba
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 shallot, peeled and sliced lengthwise
- 5 scallions, minced; white and green parts kept separate
- 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, and caps thinly sliced
- ¾ pound Chinese eggplant, trimmed and medium-diced
- 1 pound firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ ounce Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped; a few leaves reserved for garnish
- Salt and pepper
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or use dry sherry or vermouth or omit
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons vegan honey
- 1 tablespoon Auria’s Vegan Hot Chili Sambal plus more for serving
Instructions
Cook the soba:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the soba and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse and set aside.
Cook the vegetables:
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot, white parts of the scallions, and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the eggplant and cook, turning occasionally, for 7–8 minutes until the eggplant and mushrooms brown.
Make the sauce:
- Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients as the vegetables cook. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
Cook the tofu:
- Add tofu and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the tofu and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and toss gently to coat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and season.
Finish the soba:
- Add the chopped Thai basil leaves and all but a pinch of the reserved scallion greens to the pot. Add the noodles and toss until evenly coated with the sauce. Turn off the heat.
To serve:
- Transfer the soba to a serving platter. Sprinkle the remaining pinch of scallion greens on top, scatter a few Thai basil leaves over the noodles, and finish with a teaspoon or two of Auria’s Vegan Hot Chili Sambal on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1.213mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g