Name: Tuna skewers with soba noodles
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 800 gram tuna steaks, cut into 2cm pieces; 2 tablespoon peanut oil; 3 teaspoon wasabi paste; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander; 300 gram dried soba noodles; 1 carrot (120g), cut into matchsticks; 4 green onions, sliced thickly; 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh coriander leaves; Dressing; 1/4 cup (60ml) mirin; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 centimetre piece fresh ginger (5g), grated; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon caster sugar

Tuna skewers with soba noodles

Succulent and easy to prepare, these tuna skewers with soba noodles are a great option for increasing your fish intake. This is an easy dish to make, and perfect for little hands to experience the fun of preparing the family meal.

Ingredients

800 gram tuna steaks, cut into 2cm pieces

2 tablespoon peanut oil

3 teaspoon wasabi paste

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander

300 gram dried soba noodles

1 carrot (120g), cut into matchsticks

4 green onions, sliced thickly

1/4 cup firmly packed fresh coriander leaves

Dressing

1/4 cup (60ml) mirin

2 tablespoon soy sauce

1 centimetre piece fresh ginger (5g), grated

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon fish sauce

1 teaspoon caster sugar

Method

1.Combine tuna, oil, wasabi and ground coriander in large bowl. Thread tuna onto eight skewers; sprinkle with chopped coriander.

2.Cook noodles in large saucepan of boiling water, uncovered, until just tender; drain. Rinse under cold water; drain.

3.Meanwhile, make the dressing by placing all ingredients in a jar; shake well.

4.Combine noodles in large bowl with carrot, onion, coriander leaves and half of the dressing.

5.Cook skewers on heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) until cooked as desired. Serve tuna skewers on noodles, drizzled with remaining dressing.

You need eight bamboo skewers for this recipe; soak them in cold water for at least an hour prior to using to prevent splintering or scorching.
Note

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