Thursday 11 March 2010

Asian marinade, protein, broccoli and noodles

I do realize that protein is not actually a food. I've been trying to eat more of it though, in an attempt to broaden my horizons (and have more energy/be healthier etc) so tonight this dish was cooked with pork. However, I normally cook it with tofu or fish fillets. It is equally good with all. Somehow baking the protein in the marinade makes it incredibly juicy and flavorful and provides a lovely, tangy sauce for the noodles. Also, I prefer my broccoli almost raw, so I throw the florets into the pasta water about a minute and half before draining it, but I realize that not everyone likes crunchy broccoli, so feel free to add it earlier.

Marinade
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
2 Tablespoons grated ginger
Juice and zest of one orange
1 Tablespoon chilli sauce
2 green onions, chopped

Put the marinade ingredients in a glass baking dish and add your protein (for two people with leftovers, I use 1 block of tofu, 3 small pork cutlets, or 3 fish fillets). Marinate for 30 minutes or longer.

Preheat the oven to 190C/350F and bake, covered, turning occasionally, 30-45 minutes, or until done.

Meanwhile, cut up the broccoli and boil a large pot of water.

Add two bundles of udon noodles (or rice noodles) and cook 5 minutes. If you prefer your broccoli very soft, add it with the noodles. Otherwise, add it halfway through.

Drain noodles and broccoli and put them in bowls, topping with your lovely protein and the extra marinade. Do not actually expect there to be leftovers!

1 comment:

  1. The sins of the parents are visited upon the children, I like my broccoli that way, too, so it stays sweet and green.

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