Asian Miso-Sesame Soba Stew with Tatsoi
Miso and sesame paste made a delicious base for the stew. Soba noodles and tofu absorbed all the yumminess. Carrots, corn and peas added beautiful color to the stew. Tatsoi could be easily replaced by spinach, kale or Swiss chard. A wholesome and filling Asian style stew.
Ingredients
1 | tablespoon |
vegetable oil
such as peanut oil, canola oil |
|
2 | cloves |
garlic
chopped or sliced |
|
1 | inch |
ginger
peeled and chopped |
* |
2 |
scallions, spring or green onions
sliced |
* | |
1 | cup |
mushrooms
white button or cremini, sliced |
|
1 |
carrots
slice into match sticks |
* | |
1 | cup |
peas, frozen
|
* |
1 | cup |
corn
fresh or frozen |
|
1 | pkg (3 oz) |
tofu
cut into squares, 2-inch long and 1-inch thick |
* |
2 | cups |
water
or stock |
|
2 | tablespoons |
miso paste
or more to taste |
* |
2 | tablespoons |
tahini (sesame paste)
or more to taste |
|
200 | grams |
soba noodles
2 small bundles |
* |
4 | cups |
-
tatsoi, or spinach, kake |
* |
1 | teaspoon |
sesame oil
or to taste |
Directions
Heat the oil in a large pot until hot.
Add the garlic, ginger and scallions, stirring constantly, about 1 minute until very fragrant.


Stir in the mushrooms, and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and some of moisture has been evaporated.


Add the carrots, peas, corn and tofu, and stir well. Pour the water or stock into the pot.


Stir in the miso and sesame paste.


Bring to a boil, add the soba noodles and make sure all the noodles are in the stew. Put the lid on, and boil for about 4 minutes until the noodles are cooked.


Add the sesame oil. Remove the pot from the heat, and stir in the tatsoi until the leaves are witled.


Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 381g (13.4 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 26560% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g
27%
Saturated Fat 2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 65mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
9%
Dietary Fiber 5g
21%
Sugars g
Protein
14g
Vitamin A 109%
•
Vitamin C 22%
Calcium 11%
•
Iron 13%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?