Almond Soba Noodles Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons red curry paste
• 1/3 cup unsalted almond butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• very scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 - 8 tablespoons hot water
• 12 ounces dried soba noodles
• 12 ounces extra-firm nigari tofu
• 4 ounces pea shoots (or other greens, or tiny pieces of broccoli)
• 12 leaves fresh basil, slivered
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted