Dressing:
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon bottled minced or minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic
Salad:
4 cups hot cooked soba (about 8 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles) or whole wheat spaghetti
3 cups very thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (12.3-ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes