Spicy Rice Noodle Salad with Smoked Mackerel

Name: Spicy Rice Noodle Salad with Smoked Mackerel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 smoked mackerel fillets; 80 g edamame; 120 g rice noodles; 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks; 1/2 cucumber, cut into matchsticks; 1 spring onion, shredded; 10 g ginger, peeled and finely grated; 1 red chilli, finely chopped; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 1 tsp reduced-salt tamari; 1 tbsp honey; 10 g coriander, roughly chopped, plus a few leaves to serve

This spicy rice noodle salad is fresh, zesty, and packed with rich smoked mackerel for a fast, satisfying meal. Crisp vegetables, tender noodles, and a tangy lime-tamari dressing come together in under 30 minutes.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time5 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

smoked mackerel fillets
2
edamame
80 g
rice noodles
120 g
carrot, cut into matchsticks
1
cucumber, cut into matchsticks
0.5
spring onion, shredded
1
ginger, peeled and finely grated
10 g
red chilli, finely chopped
1
lime, zested and juiced
1
reduced-salt tamari
1 tsp
honey
1 tbsp
coriander, roughly chopped, plus a few leaves to serve
10 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain, rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking, and set aside to cool completely.

In a large bowl, whisk together the tamari, grated ginger, lime zest, lime juice, honey, chopped coriander, and chopped red chilli. Taste and season lightly with salt if needed.

Add the carrot, cucumber, spring onion, edamame, and cooled noodles to the bowl. Toss well until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.

Divide the noodle salad between two bowls. Flake the smoked mackerel over the top and finish with a few whole coriander leaves before serving.

Chef's Tips

For a milder salad, remove the chilli seeds or use only half the chilli. If you do not have tamari, use soy sauce instead. This salad is best eaten fresh, but the dressed noodles and vegetables can be chilled for up to 1 day; add the smoked mackerel just before serving.