Edamame Noodles with Prawns, Shiso and Rice Vinegar
Cold edamame noodles with seared prawns, smashed cucumber and shredded shiso in a sharp rice-vinegar dressing.
Ingredients
- 35 g Edamame noodles
- 190 g Shrimp
- 120 g Cucumber
- 6 g Shiso (perilla) leaves
- 2 tsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp Light soy sauce (optional)
Method
- Smack the cucumber with the flat of a knife until it splits, tear it into rough chunks and salt it lightly in a colander to draw out water. Shred the shiso.
- Boil the edamame noodles four minutes, then drain and rinse them under cold water until they stop feeling slippery.
- Sear the prawns in the sesame oil over the highest flame, ninety seconds a side, until they curl into loose Cs, then tip them onto a plate to stop cooking.
- Squeeze the cucumber dry, turn it through the noodles with the rice vinegar and soy, lay the prawns over and scatter the shiso.
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About Edamame Noodles with Prawns, Shiso and Rice Vinegar
Edamame Noodles with Prawns, Shiso and Rice Vinegar is a Japanese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 18 minutes and serves 1. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Edamame Noodles with Prawns, Shiso and Rice Vinegar: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Edamame Noodles with Prawns, Shiso and Rice Vinegar?
A serving has about 352 calories — 54.7g protein, 18g carbs, 7.6g fat, 8.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 54.7g of protein, roughly 62% of its calories.
Is Edamame Noodles with Prawns, Shiso and Rice Vinegar gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Edamame Noodles with Prawns, Shiso and Rice Vinegar take to make?
About 18 minutes start to finish, but only around 12 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Edamame Noodles with Prawns, Shiso and Rice Vinegar?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out light soy sauce — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Edamame Noodles with Prawns, Shiso and Rice Vinegar make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.