RECIPE: Soba Noodle Salad With Seared Tuna
What do you need?
- 6 ounces uncooked soba (buckwheat noodles)
- Cooking spray
- 1 (1-pound) sushi-grade tuna steak
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped English cucumber
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup julienne-cut radishes
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Note: This serving is for 6 people.
How do you make it?
- Cook noodles according to package directions
- Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- Coat pan with cooking spray
- Sprinkle both sides of tuna with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper
- Place tuna in pan, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness achieved
- Transfer to a platter; cool slightly
- Cut tuna into 6 equal pieces
- Combine noodles, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cucumber, and remaining ingredients except sesame seeds in a large bowl
- Toss well to combine
- Arrange 1 cup noodle mixture onto each of 6 plates
- Top each serving with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and 1 tuna piece
How many calories would you consume with this?
256 CALORIES
By : Natural Health News
