Don't overcomplicate things. Sometimes a simple summer salad is all you need.
Serves 2
Ingredients
100g rice vermicelli noodles 1 tsp coconut oil 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped 1 small shallot, diced 200g beef mince 1 tbsp lime juice 2 tsp tamari (or soy sauce) 1 tsp rice malt syrup 1 tsp mirinDirections
Start by cooking noodles according to packet instructions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large wok over a medium-high heat. Add lemongrass and shallot and cook for 2 minutes. Next, add beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through. Add lime, tamari, rice malt syrup and mirin. Cook for an additional minute then remove from the heat. Transfer cooked noodles, lettuce and cucumber to a bowl and toss to combine. Top with mince, peanuts, mint, fresh chilli and a wedge of lime, if you have any leftover.Nutritional Information
Calories 416 k/cal Protein 28g Carbs 58g Fats 8g Fibre 6gBlog posts
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