Meyer Lemon & Sesame Tossed Cold Noodles

Makes: 1 plate of noodles. Serving size as shown.

Ingredients

• 1 pack dry instant noodles

• 1 tbsp Chinese sesame paste

• 1/2 tbsp Meyer lemon juice

• 2 tsp tamari

• 1/2 star anise pod

• 1/4 tsp sichuan peppercorns

• 1/4 tsp ground cumin

• Salt, to taste

• Zest from half a Meyer lemon

• Chives

Method

• Grind the star anise pod and peppercorns to a course, powdery consistency. Finely chop the chives.

• Mix the sesame paste, lemon juice, tamari, flavour packet from the noodles, and all spices in a small bowl to make a uniform paste.

• Cook the noodles per the instructions on the packet. Drain the noodles completely, transfer to a bowl with a lid, and pour the paste over the noodles. Close with the lid, toss the noodles till they’re fully coated.

• Plate the noodles, and sprinkle the chopped chives and lemon zest all over.