15-minute mackerel noodles

Name: 15-minute mackerel noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 250g pack of medium rice noodles; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 large garlic clove crushed; small knob of fresh root ginger grated; 1/2 cucumber halved then sliced; bunch of spring onions sliced; handful of coriander leaves; 4 peppered smoked mackerel fillets, broken into large flakes

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⏱ 15 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 chinese ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

This speedy noodle dish combines flaked peppered smoked mackerel with fresh vegetables and rice noodles. A simple dressing of soy sauce, garlic and ginger brings everything together. It's a flavourful and satisfying meal that can be prepared for lunch or dinner in a quarter of an hour, making it perfect for busy days. The recipe serves four people.

Ingredients

250g pack of medium rice noodles
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 large garlic clove crushed
small knob of fresh root ginger grated
1/2 cucumber halved then sliced
bunch of spring onions sliced
handful of coriander leaves
4 peppered smoked mackerel fillets, broken into large flakes

Method

1. Boil water in a kettle and place the noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over them and allow to stand for 5 mins. While they soak, combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and 3 tbsp of water to create a dressing. Drain the noodles, rinse them with cold water and drain once more. Transfer to a bowl and add the cucumber, spring onions, half the coriander and half of the dressing, tossing to combine. Arrange the mackerel flakes on top of each serving, pour over the rest of the dressing and finish with the remaining coriander leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories663 kcal

Fat39 g

Saturates10 g

Carbs54 g

Fibre1 g

Protein28 g

Sodium1600 mg

Salt4 g

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

Cuisinechinese