SINGLETONS QUICK & EASY DIETER'S DELIGHT CALAMARI SALAD

For days when recovering from a knock-out punch from life...

(Singleton recipes multiple easily for couples & families)

We've all had days when things not only go wrong but also raise self-doubts.  

Like: will I end my days as a bag lady pushing around a wonky trolly filled with my tattered worldly goods?  Or: do I need a good shaking up?  Or: am I just being hopelessly neurotic?

On such days the temptation to dive into the carbs and sugar is high.

Here's a dish that will help boost will power and probably improve your mood.

Calamari Salad with bean starch (cellophane) noodles is low in carbs, high in protein and has plenty of fibre.  It's quick and easy to make.  And it's pretty easy on the wallet -- there will be plenty of protein left over for another meal.

Cost: £2.50'ish

Feeds: 1

Dieters Delight Noodles
made from
green bean starch

Ingredients:

1 knot green bean noodles (also known as crystal, transparent, glass or thread noodles)

70g/2.4oz cooked calamari rings

handful quick cooked green veg: here green beans, also tenderstem broccoli, bak chow, thinly sliced zucchini

few thinly sliced radishes, or half a small chilli, or - if you don't like heat -  raw mushrooms

Optional Garnish: finely chopped peanuts OR toasted sesame seeds, fresh parsley

                          

Dressing

1tsp sherry

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tbsp orange juice

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

1/4 garlic clove, grated

similar amount grated, peeled fresh ginger

Shake until emulsified, pour over just drained noodles

Mix with other ingredients

Method:

1. Place noodles in a heatproof bowl; cover with boiling water; rest 5-6 minutes; drain, rinse
2. Chop calamari rings into bite-sized pieces; add to noodles
3. Add other veg; use a pair of tongs to distribute ingredients evenly
4. Make dressing; pour over enough to generously moisten
5. Serve

Comment:

'Quick and easy Asian noodle salads are a godsend for busy people; the dressing in this one is nicely fruity.' Retired writer 

Tip:

• Replace fresh ginger and garlic with a generous pinch of powdered
• replace 'thread' noodles with egg noodles or others. (See Using your Noodle/s) 

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This recipe has been developed by B  Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the author's written permission