Tamarind Tofu with Vegetables and Soba

Ingredients (19)

• + 1 pound tamarind pods add to pantry
• + hot water to cover add to pantry
• + 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu add to pantry
• + 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided add to pantry
• + ¼ cup dry-roasted peanuts add to pantry
• + ¼ cup sesame seeds add to pantry
• + 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber add to pantry
• + 1 cup grated carrots add to pantry
• + 1 cup diagonally sliced green onions add to pantry
• + 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper add to pantry
• ✓ 4 cloves crushed garlic
• + 1 orange, juiced add to pantry
• + 2 tablespoons rice vinegar add to pantry
• + 2 tablespoons soy sauce add to pantry
• + 1 tablespoon grated ginger add to pantry
• + 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste add to pantry
• + 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste add to pantry
• + 5 ounces light soba noodles add to pantry
• + 5 ounces dark soba noodles add to pantry