Preheat the oven to 220°C fan
Press the tofu well, then tear into chunky pieces. Toss with oil and cornstarch until lightly coated. Spread out on a lined baking tray
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway, until deeply golden and crisp around the edges
Mix the garlic, gochujang, chili flakes, dark soy, rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil into a thick sauce
Remove the tofu from the oven, toss with the sauce, then return to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until sticky and glossy
Whisk the tahini, miso, rice vinegar and soy sauce. Add water gradually until smooth and pourable
Combine all salad ingredients. Let sit for 5 minutes so it lightly pickles and softens
Cook the noodles according to the package. Drain and mix while hot with the tahini miso sauce
Divide noodles between bowls. Top with spicy oven baked tofu and plenty of herb salad. Finish with sesame seeds and chili crisp
