Check out this simple, healthy and delicious Tuna & Avocado Poke recipe.
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Tuna & Avocado Poke Recipe: Ingredients
[Serves 4]
- 200g green tea (soba) noodles (see tip)
- ⅓ cup light soy sauce
- 3 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 3 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 500g sashimi tuna steak, diced into 1.5cm pieces
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds, toasted (see tip)
- 150g snow peas, sliced thinly lengthways, plus extra to serve
- 1 carrot, thinly julienned
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Pickled ginger, to serve
- Wasabi, to serve
Tuna & Avocado Poke Recipe: Method
Step one: Cook green tea noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and run under cold running water to separate.
Step two: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, chilli flakes and ginger. Place tuna in a shallow bowl. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons soy marinade to tuna. Add sesame seeds and set aside to marinate.
Step three: Combine cooked noodles, snowpeas, carrot, shallot and remaining marinade in a large bowl.
Step four: Place noodle salad on a plate. Top with tuna, avocado, pickled ginger and extra snow pea sprouts. Serve with wasabi.
Smart tip: Black sesame seeds are available from selected supermarkets or Asian food stores. Green tea noodles can be purchased at Asian food stores, or you can substitute with wholemeal spaghetti.
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