This Tenderstem Broccoli Salad with soba noodles is a perfect lunchbox filler, with nutty noodles, a crunchy peanut sauce, and crispy broccoli with garlic & ginger.
1garlic clove, peeled and crushed(or 1 teaspoon ready-chopped garlic)
1cmfresh ginger, peeled and grated(or 1 teaspoon ready-chopped ginger)
halfcucumber
3spring onions
1tablespoonsesame oil
1tablespoonsoy sauce
2tablespooncrunchy peanut butter
40mlwater
Instructions
Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the soba noodles. Simmer for 5 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
Whilst the noodles are boiling, heat the oil in a small frying pan and add the ginger, garlic and broccoli. Cook over a medium heat stirring frequently for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, use a potato peeler to shave off long strips of cucumber, and add these to the bowl with the noodles. Slice the spring onions finely and add these to the bowl.
In a mug or small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter and water into a sauce, and pour over the noodles, tossing to combine. Taste and season with a little salt or more soy sauce if needed.
When the broccoli is cooked, divide the noodles between two plates (or lunchboxes) and top with the broccoli.
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Notes
Don't be tempted to over-cook the noodles - they should be nutty and al-dente. not soft and floppy. If your water is already boiling, 5 minutes is perfect.Rinse the soba noodles well in cold water after draining. This stops them sticking together and cools them quickly so they don't continue cooking.Fry the broccoli over a medium heat. If your pan is too hot it will char on the outside before it cooks through.