Ginger-Sesame Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Tofu

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

An Asian-inspired stir fry combining nutty soba noodles with crisp vegetables and tofu in a fragrant ginger-sesame sauce. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs soba noodles, extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz soba noodles
• 14 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 3 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz soba noodles and cook for 5 minutes until just tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz pressed cubed tofu and sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden on all sides. Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 julienned medium carrot and 1 thinly sliced medium red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return tofu to skillet and add cooked soba noodles. Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey. Toss everything together gently and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through and sauce coats the noodles.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions, 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using for a slight kick.