Noodles, Tofu and Wakami

Ingredients

8 oz.buckwheat noodles/soba
1/4 C. oil
1 lb. firm tofu, cut into 1 in. cubes and patted very dry
3 c. thinly sliced mushrooms (8 oz.)
1 1/2 tsp. minced gingerroot
2 c. vegetable stock
1/4 c. tamari soy sauceabout
1/2 oz. wakami

Directions :

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and drop in the buckwheat noodles.Cook about 10 min.Drain well.
2.Meanwhile,heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking.Add the tofu and stir - fry until golden, about 10 min.Remove from the pan and set aside.
3.Reduce the heat to medium and add the mushrooms..Stir-fry until the mushrooms are brown and tender, about 7 min.
4.Meanwhile,put the wakami in a bowl and soak about 5 min.Remove from bowl and chop, removing and discarding the tough rib.
5.Return the tofu to the pan and add the ginger.Stir-fry 1 min.Add the vegetable stock, tamari,and wakami and boil 2 min.
6.Place some noodles in each soup bowl.Spoon equal portions of the tofu mixture and broth over each serving.Enjoy!