RECIPE: Mackerel & Soba

A bowl of hot soba noodles is a traditional evening New Year’s Eve dish in Japan. The noodles symbolize the bridge between the previous year and the New Year. 

AAY! member & native of Japan, Sally R has shared with us a recipe for soba noodles with a healthy, modern twist. This recipe serves two.

Mackerel Ingredients:

• 2 mackerel pike (Pacific Saury)
• 1 tablespoon grated daikon radish 
• 1/4 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce 

Soba Ingredients:

• 1 package of Japanese soba noodles (6 oz)
• 1/2 bag Trader Joe's Herb Salad Mix
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1 persian cucumber, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated daikon radish
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• Juice of 1 whole lemon (at least 3 tablespoons)

Mackerel Instructions:

• Clean and grill the mackerel.
• Garnish with the grated daikon radish and soy sauce. 

Soba Instructions:

• Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions.
• In a separate bowl mix the daikon radish with the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and lemon juice. 
• Mix the liquid mixture with the noodles and toss well. 
• Toss the noodles with the salad mix, tomatoes, cucumbers and green onions.
• Serve the grilled mackerel on the side.

Recipe & photo submitted by
AAY! member Sally R.