Tahini mackerel noodles
Prep
10 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that feels surprisingly elegant for barely twenty minutes of work. The smoky mackerel pairs beautifully with nutty tahini and just a whisper of heat from chilli oil, while the soba noodles and fresh vegetables keep everything light and balanced. Mackerel is packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for your heart and brain, making this not just delicious but genuinely good for you. Best of all, it's the kind of meal that comes together faster than you'd think, and it won't break the bank. Perfect when you want something that tastes like you've fussed but honestly haven't.
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Ingredients
- 100 gramssoba noodles
- 80 gramsrunner beans(pack sliced runner beans)
- 1 fillet/sessential smoked mackerel fillets(Essential Smoked Mackerel (about 80g))
- ¾ tbsptahini
- ¼ tspchilli oil(chilli oil (such as Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow))
- 1essential carrot(small Essential Carrot, cut into matchsticks)
- 1essential salad onion(Essential Salad Onion, finely sliced)
- ½ tspblack sesame seeds(black or white sesame seeds)
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Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the noodles according to pack instructions, stirring frequently to stop them clumping. Add the beans for the final 2 minutes of cooking. Drain in a colander and run under cold water.
- 2
Meanwhile, skin and flake the smoked mackerel. In a large bowl, mix the tahini and chilli oil with 1-11⁄2 tbsp cold water until it becomes the consistency of single cream; season. Add the drained noodles and runner beans to the bowl along with the carrot, most of the salad onion and the flaked mackerel. Toss together until evenly coated and glossy, adding more cold water and seasoning if needed. Spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle over the remaining salad onion and the sesame seeds.
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