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Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Soba Noodle Bowls

Cornstarch-crusted baked extra-firm tofu over buckwheat soba noodles with peanut lime sauce.

Tofu meal prep done right. Pressing extra-firm tofu and tossing it in cornstarch creates a crackly golden exterior in the oven that stays firm over 5 days. Served over chilled soba noodles with steamed snap peas and rich peanut sauce.

⏱PREP TIME20 min
🔥COOK TIME25 min
🍱BATCH YIELD4 Meals
🧊SHELF LIFE5 Days
Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Soba Noodle Bowls
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Recipe Ingredients

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Crispy Baked Tofu

Soba Noodles & Peanut Sauce

Step-by-Step Batch Method

6 Chef Steps
  1. 1

    Press tofu block wrapped in clean towels under a heavy skillet for 15 minutes to expel excess liquid. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes.

  2. 2

    Toss cubed tofu with tamari and sesame oil, then sprinkle cornstarch over and toss to coat.

  3. 3

    Bake on parchment paper at 400°F for 24 to 26 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.

  4. 4

    Boil soba noodles, rinse with cold water, and toss with snap peas and carrots.

  5. 5

    Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, and warm water until velvety.

  6. 6

    Divide noodles into four containers, top with baked crispy tofu cubes, and drizzle peanut sauce.

👨‍🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish

  • Pressing tofu is essential: removing water allows cornstarch to stick and bake into a crunchy crust.
  • Extra firm selection: only use extra-firm or super-firm tofu for meal prep so it holds its shape.
  • Sauce on top: drizzling sauce at lunchtime keeps the tofu crust crispy all morning.
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