Soba with Sesame and Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 cups cucumber peeled sliced
• 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil dark
• 1 tablespoon ginger fresh minced peeled
• 1 cup green onions thinly sliced
• 0.3 cup soya sauce low-sodium
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 
• 1.5 tablespoons sesame seed 
• 4 cups soba cooked uncooked 8 ounces buckwheat noodles
• 1 teaspoon sugar 
• 12 ounces spicy tofu firm cubed
• 0.5 teaspoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Cook the sesame seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat 1 minute or until toasted.
3. Combine the sesame seeds, noodles, cucumber, and onions in a large bowl; toss mixture gently.
4. Divide noodle mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top with tofu and sauce.