Soba Noodles with Pan-Fried Tofu

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fish sauce (Nuoc Mam)
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) sambal oelek (or to taste)
• 3/4 lb (375 g) semi-firm tofu, cut into large sticks
• 1/2 lb (225 g) soba noodles
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) cornstarch
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
• 8 oz (227 g) white button mushrooms, quartered
• 8 oz (227 g) shiitake mushrooms, quartered
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green separated)
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

• 4 cups (1 litre) bean sprouts
• Salt and pepper