Next time you are craving something “Asian fusion”, with plenty of taste but still light and nourishing, this could be your go to! Soba noodles are a great wholefood carb staple with relatively high protein and fiber compared to refined white flour noodles. This whole meal will provide you with a blood sugar stabilizing combination of whole carbs, healthy fats, protein, and fiber, as well as the all important “yum” factor from the winning ponzu dressing sauce.
And yes, there is a little sugar from the mirin, but I strongly believe that balance is the key to a long term healthy relationship with food, rather than perfectionism.
We actually had this meal over two nights with two different types of protein. One night with prawns, the other night with thinly sliced steak. I love it when one meal can become 3 different dishes. It means you need less ideas. If you are vegetarian, Tofu would work well too, and I’m looking forward to doing this with salmon another time.
Enjoy ladies!
Serves 4
Ingredients
Protein:
- 500g pack of frozen prawns
Carbohydrates:
- 180g Hakabuku Organic Soba Noodles – (other brands are fine!)
Non-starchy Vegetables/Herbs
- 1/8 of a large Red Cabbage (Sliced thinly)
- 1/8 of a large white cabbage. (Sliced thinly)
- 1/4 large cucumber sliced.
Ponzu Dressing:
- 100ml Tamari
- 50ml mirin
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1tsp grated ginger
Healthy Fats:
- 1 Large Avocado
- Best foods mayo (optional addition).
- Sprinkle of sesame seeds on top.
Method
1. Prepare separately and set aside the ponzu dressing, sliced cabbage (mix the white and red together), sliced cucumber, sliced avocado, soba noodles (cooked per instruction) and frozen prawns.
2. For the frozen prawns, defrost and de-shell prawns by pouring boiling water over them in a large bowl and leaving prawns to sit for 3 mins before draining. One deshelled, heat 1tbs of sesame oil in a pan, and lightly fry for 2-3 mins. (Precooked prawns don’t need long!). Set aside.
3. To serve, arrange each ingredient onto a plate, and then pour over 1/4 of the dressing. Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!
Kim x
Note: For a lower carb version, you could use a lower carb noodles like edamame, or simply skip the noodles and add extra slaw, cucumber, and avocado.
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Kimberley Bell, Registered Nutritionist
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