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Teriyaki Prawn and Broccoli Noodles
Sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, built from soy sauce, mirin, and fresh lemon juice, transforms simple soba noodles into a standout meal. Plump king prawns and tender thin-stemmed broccoli toss together in the glossy syrup until perfectly coated. You'll love how the sharp heat of thinly sliced red chili balances the rich, citrus-laced glaze. It's a satisfying bowl that comes together without spending hours at the stove.
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 50ml/2fl oz low-sodium soy sauce
- 50ml/2fl oz mirin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1½ tbsp caster sugar
- 200g/7oz soba noodles
- 140g/5oz thin-stemmed broccoli
- 140g/50z cooked king prawns
- 1 small red chilli, thinly sliced, to serve
Instructions
- 1Combine the soy sauce, mirin, lemon juice, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes until it reduces into a thick syrup. This reduction concentrates the flavors and helps the sauce cling to the noodles. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside to stay warm.
- 2Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Drop in the soba noodles and broccoli, cooking them together for about 3 minutes. Toss the cooked king prawns into the water just a few seconds before draining everything in a colander. Adding the already-cooked prawns at the very end simply warms them through without turning them rubbery.
- 3Portion the drained noodle mixture onto plates or shallow bowls. Drizzle the warm homemade teriyaki sauce generously over the top and finish with a scatter of sliced red chili.
Notes
- Swap: If you're short on time, use a high-quality store-bought teriyaki sauce instead of making the glaze from scratch.
- Make ahead: You can simmer the teriyaki sauce up to 3 days in advance and store it in the fridge. Reheat gently before serving.
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