Name: Asparagus and soba noodle salad with furikake pine nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 200 gm soba noodles; 1 bunch thick asparagus spears, trimmed, thinly sliced on a mandolin; 2 zucchini, thinly sliced on a mandolin; 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted; 1 tbsp furikake; 1 long green chilli, finely chopped; Dressing; 1 tbsp shiro (white) miso paste; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp sesame oil

Make it a meal: for a more substantial dish, stir-fry prawns in sesame oil and garlic and toss through the noodles.

Ingredients

200 gm soba noodles

1 bunch thick asparagus spears, trimmed, thinly sliced on a mandolin

2 zucchini, thinly sliced on a mandolin

2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

1 tbsp furikake

1 long green chilli, finely chopped

Dressing

1 tbsp shiro (white) miso paste

1 tbsp maple syrup

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp sesame oil

Method

1.Cook noodles in a large saucepan of simmering salted water until just tender (4 minutes). Place asparagus and zucchini in a colander. Drain noodles over asparagus and zucchini. Rinse and toss under cold running water to cool and separate noodles; transfer to a large bowl.

2.Meanwhile, for dressing, whisk miso, maple syrup, lemon juice and sesame oil in a small bowl; season to taste. Pour dressing over noodle mixture; gently toss to coat.

3.Combine pine nuts, furikake and chilli in a small bowl. To serve, divide noodles between bowls and sprinkle with furikake pine nuts.

Recipe by Jessica Brook Recipe Writer and Food Stylist

Jessica’s culinary journey has covered every corner of the food world as a professionally trained chef, recipe writer, food editor, food consultant and stylist. With over 16 years of experience, Jessica has worked across many of Australia's most prestigious food titles, including Gourmet Traveller, Martha Stewart, Donna Hay, and Vogue Entertaining & Travel. When it comes to food, Jessica's all in. With a genuine passion for flavour and a deep appreciation for its diverse cultural influences, Jessica excels in crafting engaging food stories and creating unique recipes. Her style? Tasteful simplicity that highlights the essence of ingredients and heartfelt cooking. You could say she's a bit of a food fanatic, bringing her own unique touch to every dish she creates, particularly in her contributions to Gourmet Traveller through which her dishes resonate with readers seeking new and inspiring culinary experiences.

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Styling by Steve Pearce

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