Spicy Yuzu -Miso

LOBSTER NOODLES

These light, refreshing and zingy noodles can be made ahead. That way, you’ve got a snack ready-to-go for after you’ve rung in the New Year. Simply pull them straight from the fridge and slurp away!

⅓ cup (80 mL) white miso paste

¼ cup (60 mL) yuzu

¼ cup (60 mL) mirin

1 red Thai chili pepper, finely chopped 1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce

1 pkg (300 g) soba buckwheat noodles or 1 lb (500 g) spaghetti

1½ lbs (750 g) cooked lobster, shelled and cut into chunks, leaving claws intact 4 basil or shiso leaves, finely shredded, for garnishing (optional)

1 Stir miso, yuzu, mirin, chili and soy in a large bowl. If making ahead, dressing will keep well, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When boiling, add noodles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked but still al dente, 3 to 4 minutes for soba or 8 to 10 for spaghetti. Drain and rinse well with cold water. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate noodles for up to 12 hours.

3 Just before serving, toss noodles with dressing; add lobster. Stir to coat. Divide between bowls, sprinkle with basil and serve.

Serves 6 WHAT TO SERVE

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