Spicy miso prawn and broccoli bowls
Many Asian dishes are low-calorie heroes, packing in fresh, aromatic flavours while including very little fat. For the pickle:
2 carrots, cut into strips using a julienne peeler ¼ red cabbage, finely sliced
75ml (3fl oz) vinegar
2tsp sugar
1tsp salt
For the bowls:
150g (5oz) soba noodles ½tbsp olive oil
1 red chilli, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
½ thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
125g (4oz) tenderstem broccoli tips
25g (4oz) frozen king prawns, defrosted
For the dressing:
½tbsp soy sauce
½tbsp miso paste
2tsp sesame oil
1tsp honey
Juice of 1 lime to Serve:
1tbsp toasted sesame seeds lime wedges 1 To make the pickle, toss the vegetables with the vinegar, sugar and salt and set aside while you cook the rest.
2 Cook the noodles according to packet instructions, about 5 mins, then set aside. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the chilli, garlic and ginger and cook for 2 mins until fragrant. Add the broccoli, and stir-fry for a few mins, then add the prawns. Cook for a few mins more until the prawns are pink and the broccoli is tender.
3 Whisk all the dressing ingredients together. Divide the noodles between two bowls, top with broccoli and prawns, and the pickled veg, then drizzle over the dressing. Scatter over the toasted sesame seeds and serve with wedges of lime.