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Try this recipe for soba noodles with seared tuna and soy mirin dressing, then check out more noodle recipes.

This recipe uses mirin, a sweetened rice wine. Read our guide on what is mirin and where to buy it for more advice on purchasing this ingredient.

  • 4 tuna steaks
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  • 4 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 tbsp black or white sesame seeds
    plus extra to serve
  • 250g soba noodles
  • 1 small cucumber
    cut into matchsticks
  • 4 spring onion
    chopped

dressing

  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3cm piece ginger
    chopped
  • 3 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Nutrition:

  • kcal608
  • fat24.2g
  • saturates0g
  • carbs59.3g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre1.9g
  • protein41.8g
  • salt3.46g

Method

  • step 1

    Drizzle the tuna with 1 tbsp sesame oil and season. Roll in the sesame seeds until coated. Heat a non-stick frying pan to very hot. Sear the tuna on both sides and chill until using.

  • step 2

    Boil the noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse extremely well in cold water. If not using straightaway, leave in a bowl of cold water for up to 1 hour. Drain well.

  • step 3

    Divide the noodles between 4 shallow bowls or dishes. Arrange the cucumber and spring onions over. Mix the dressing ingredients together with the remaining sesame oil. Slice the tuna and divide between the plates. Pour the dressing over and sprinkle with loose sesame seeds.

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