Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Ginger Soy Soba Noodles

One of my FB friends inspired me to post this recipe, so get your chopsticks out and taste some yummy-ness that is good for you.  You can either enjoy this dish hot or cold and add some chicken or protein of your choice, you will have a meal that is satisfying and delish!

Ginger Soy Soba Noodles

Dressing: (This will make ONE cup of dressing, use only HALF of the dressing for the soba noodles)
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/8 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/3 Rice Vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 water
Black pepper to taste

Veggies:
1 middle size yellow bell pepper
3 green onion
1 bunch of cilantro
1 bunch of lemon basil or thai bail
1 middle size carrot
1 teaspoon toasted black sesame seed

1 package of soba noodle

Put all the dressing ingredients together and whisk for few minutes until well mixed.  Set aside and let it sit for about 30 minutes before using.
Julianne all vegetables and put them all into the mixing bowl.
Boil soba noodles according to package, about 4-5 minutes. Be sure to take off the heat once the noodles are tender so you don't over cook them because they will get mushy.
Once the noodles are drained, put them immediately into the mixing bowl where the vegetables are and pour the dressing into the noodles and vegetables and mix well.  The heat will cook the vegetables enough to release the flavors and the noodles will absorb the dressing while they are still hot. Sprinkle black sesame seed for color.

Enjoy immediately or let it cool and place the noodles in the fridge for about 2 hours until it's cold.  You can add extra and different kind of vegetables to create a cold salad.  You can make it a day ahead for a party, the noodles will taste even better! Enjoy and let me know how you like them.




Monday, August 8, 2011

Thanksgiving Sweet Potato

Apologized for MIA for awhile, Tasty Fit has been busy meeting up with clients.
So I got a request on the Thanksgiving Sweet Potato recipe so here's it:

2 middle size sweet potato
2-3 cloves of crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
Salt & Pepper to taste ( approx 1/4 teaspoon each)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 375
Cut sweet potato into small cubes, then toss all ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well.
Lay the sweet potato mixture on a cookie sheet in single layer
Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until tender
Enjoy!

**You can substitute the oil with cooking spray if you are counting calories or training for a show. Just make certain the mixture doesn't stick to the cookie sheet**

Variation spices: omit the cinnamon and ginger powder and chop up about 1 teaspoon of rosemary for an earthly taste.