Ingredients
For the Miso Salmon:
- 1½ tablespoons white miso paste (shiro)
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar (Japanese)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 500 g salmon fillet, skin removed
For the Soba Noodle Salad:
- 1 package soba noodles (270–300 g)
- 150 g snow peas
- 1 pointed red pepper (or bell pepper), thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 3-4 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced (reserve green tops for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- fresh cilantro (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly peeled and grated ginger
Instructions
- Prepare and roast the salmon: Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, rice vinegar, maple syrup and olive oil. Place the salmon in a baking dish and brush one side with part of the marinade. Turn over and coat the top with the remaining marinade. Roast for 12–15 minutes, or until cooked to your liking and the salmon flakes easily.
- Blanch the snow peas: Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Add the snow peas and cook for 1 minute, until bright green and just tender. Drain and transfer immediately to a bowl of iced water to stop cooking. Drain well and slice diagonally in half.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, toasted sesame oil and grated ginger.
- Cook the soba noodles: Cook the soba noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water according to package instructions (ca. 3 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly under cold water. Drain well.
- Assemble the salad: Transfer the noodles to a large serving bowl and toss with the dressing. Add the snow peas, red pepper and sliced green onions. Gently flake the roasted salmon over the top and toss lightly to combine. Finish with toasted sesame seeds, reserved green onion tops and coriander, if using. Enjoy!
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Notes
- For deeper flavour, marinate the salmon in the miso mixture for 10 minutes before roasting. Optional, but worth it if you have the time.