FOOD | WEEKEND
September harvest
IN SEASON Cook up something new with this month’s best fresh produce
Tenderstem broccoli A cross between broccoli and Chinese kale Need to know The stem has a milder, sweeter taste than regular broccoli. SESAME & T ENDERS T EM NO ODL ES Serves 2 Takes 25 mins Cost per serve £1.92 2 eggs 125g fine egg noodles 2 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 3cm piece ginger, finely grated 1 tsp clear honey 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 220g pack Tenderstem broccoli, ends trimmed, cut into 3-4cm pieces 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
1 Bring a large pan of water to the boil and simmer the eggs for 4 mins. Add the noodles, stirring with a fork to break up the nests, then remove the pan from the heat and leave to stand for 4 mins. 2 Meanwhile, make the dressing by mixing the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and honey in a bowl; set aside. 3 Transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water. Drain the noodles, toss with 1 tsp sesame oil, then divide between 2 bowls. 4 Set a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Add 3 tbsp water and the broccoli and stir-fry for 3 mins. Add 22
1 tsp sesame oil and the garlic and stir-fry for another 1-2 mins until the garlic is just turning golden. Place on top of the noodles and spoon over the dressing. Peel and halve the eggs and add to the bowls. Scatter with the sesame seeds, if using.
WINE MATCH Finest Tingleup Riesling, £9*, has crisp, refreshing citrus flavours with subtle hints of white pepper. A natural pairing for Asian food.
Each serving contains Energy
1688kJ 401kcal 20%
Fat
Saturates
12g 3g 18% 16%
Sugars
Salt
4g 4%
0.7g 11%
of the reference intake. See page 8. Carbohydrate 51g Protein 21g Fibre 6g 1 of your 5-a-day; high in protein; source of vitamin B12, source of folate
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