• Course

    Main Course

  • Prep time

    15 Mins

  • cook time

    8 Mins

  • servings

    4

Ingredients

Noodle Bowl

  • 4 cakes Lotus Foods Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen
  • 1 cup asparagus, trimmed & chopped
  • ¼ cup shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup deseeded cucumber half-moons
  • ¼ cup spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed & chopped
  • 1 cup carrot, julienned
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil
  • 1 cup fresh mint
  • 2-3 tbsp crushed peanuts, to serve
  • 1-2 tsp chopped chili, to serve (optional)

Almond Butter Dressing

  • ¼ cup smooth almond butter
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tbsp rice vinegar
  •  tbsp soy sauce or tamari, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp sriracha or other hot sauce
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 2 tbsp water

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  • 1

    Bring salted water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add noodles and cook for a minute, then separate with a fork. Cook for a further 3-4 mins, until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

  • 2

    Add 2 inches of water to a medium-sized pot and add a steaming basket. Add asparagus to the base of the basket. Steam for 4-8 mins, depending on thickness, until tender. Set aside.

  • 3

    Whisking almond butter, lime juice, maple syrup, rice vinegar, soy sauce/tamari, sriracha, ginger, garlic and water until smooth. Set aside.

  • 4

    In a large bowl, add drained noodles with the asparagus, cucumber, scallions, shallots, carrots, cilantro, Thai basil, mint and ½ the dressing. Toss until evenly mixed.

  • 5

    Divide between bowls and top with additional dressing spooned over, crushed peanuts and chopped chilies (if using). Best served immediately.

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