Peanut Tofu Noodle Jar
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Peanut Tofu Noodle Jar

Cold soba noodles, crispy tofu, shredded veg, and a creamy peanut-lime dressing layered in a jar — vegan, protein-packed, and travel-ready.

25 min total15 min prep10 min cookServes 226g protein7g fibre

Ingredients

  • Soba or rice noodles150g
  • Firm tofu, cubed200g
  • Soy sauce or tamari1 tbsp
  • Cornstarch1 tsp
  • Sesame oil1 tsp
  • Peanut butter3 tbsp
  • Lime juice2 tbsp
  • Soy sauce, for dressing1 tbsp
  • Maple syrup or honey1 tsp
  • Grated ginger1 tsp
  • Warm water2–3 tbsp
  • Red cabbage, shredded100g
  • Carrot, julienned1
  • Edamame, cooked100g
  • Spring onion, sliced2
  • Coriander leavessmall handful

Method

  1. 1

    Cook noodles per packet, rinse under cold water, drain well.

  2. 2

    Toss tofu with 1 tbsp soy sauce and cornstarch. Heat sesame oil in a non-stick pan and crisp tofu on all sides, 6–8 minutes. Let cool.

  3. 3

    Whisk peanut butter with lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, and warm water until smooth and pourable.

  4. 4

    Divide dressing between two jars. Layer in: noodles, cabbage, carrot, edamame, tofu. Top with spring onion and coriander.

  5. 5

    Seal and refrigerate up to 3 days. Shake well and tip into a bowl to eat.

Tags

high-proteinveganportablemeal-prep