Asian noodle salad with tamarind seared fish

Asian Inspired Fish and Noodle Salad, Serves 2 

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 2 small pieces of white fish
• 1 pack of noodles
• 1/2 a carrot, julienned
• 1/2 a capsicum, thinly sliced
• 1/4 of a large cucumber, cut in to chucks
• 1/2 a red onion, thinly sliced
• 10 shell-on edamame beans (optional, you just need to pop them out of the shell)
• Handful of salty peanuts or your choice of nuts
• Fresh herbs: coriander, mint, and Thai basil or regular basil

For the Dressing:

• Juice of half a lime (or store-bought lime juice)
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• Small lump of brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• Small piece of chilli, finely chopped

Fish Marinade:

• 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
• 1 teaspoon water

Cooking Steps:

1. Prepare Vegetables and Herbs:

   • While bringing a pot of water to boil for the noodles, cut all vegetables and herbs and place them in a bowl.
   • Chop the nuts and keep them separate for garnishing.

2. Cook Noodles:

   • Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions.
   • Drain and run cold water over them to stop cooking. Toss with a dash of sesame oil to prevent sticking.

3. Marinate the Fish:

   • Season the fish with a pinch of salt and marinate with tamarind paste and water.

4. Make Dressing:

   • First add the lime and the sugar together so that it can dissolve for a few minutes
   • Then add the fish sauce, sesame oil, finely chopped garlic, and chilli.

5. Assemble Salad:

   • Add the noodles to the bowl of vegetables and herbs.
   • Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss well to ensure even coating.

6. Cook Fish:

   • Sear the marinated fish in a medium to hot pan for a few minutes on one side until a nice crust forms.
   • Flip the fish and cook until almost cooked through. Turn off the pan and let it sit for 1 minute to finish cooking.

7. Serve:

   • Place the salad in a bowl, top it with the perfectly cooked fish, and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
   • Serve immediately and savor the delicious flavors of the East in this Asian-inspired Fish and Noodle Salad.

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