It's worth seeking out smoked or baked tofu for this dish—its chewy texture and rich flavor make it a perfect partner for nutty soba noodles.

　　

Ingredients

6 servings

　　1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger

　　3 tablespoons miso paste

　　3 tablespoons mirin, plus more to taste

　　3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, plus more to taste

　　1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more to taste

　　1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

　　1 pound soba noodles

　　5 red radishes, thinly sliced

　　5 scallions, trimmed, thinly sliced

　　4 ounces smoked tofu, cubed

　　

Step 1

Whisk ginger, miso paste, 3 Tbsp. mirin, 3 Tbsp. vinegar, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl.

　　

Step 2

Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain noodles, rinse with cold water, then add to ginger mixture. Season with more mirin, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt, if needed.

　　

Step 3

Transfer noodles to a serving bowl or platter and top with radishes, scallions, and tofu. Serve immediately.