Noodles with Green Mustard Leaves and Tofu

Vegetables, also Vegetarian Foods

Noodles with Green Mustard Leaves and Tofu
Ingredients:
1 large bunch of broccoli, cut into flowerettes
2 cups sliced carrots
12 to 15 large sliced mushrooms
1 and a 1/2 cups diced fresh tofu
1 cup mustard green leaves
9 ounces soba (buckwheat noodles)
1 cup misoyaki sauce*
3 Tablespoons sesame oil
1 Tablespoon or more toasted sesame seeds
Preparation:
1. Steam all vegetables together, except the mustard green leaves, with the tofu until "al dente."
2. Bring eight cups of water to the boil, put the soba noodles in for thirty seconds, then drain and pour the misoyaki sauce over them and toss.
3. Add the raw mustard green leaves and mix well. Toss with the sesame oil and garnish with the sesame seeds.
4. Serve with a good chili sauce.
Note *This is available at Japanese food stores.

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