Soba Noodles with Swiss Chard and Mushrooms~ #Sunday Supper

Soba noodles has made its way into my favorite food items list!What is Soba, you might ask?Its a Japanese noodles made with buckwheat flour.Its roughly as thick as Spaghetti and has a nutty taste.Its high in Vitamin B1, B2, minerals and protein!It has huge health benefits not limited to decreasing cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, reducing fat accumulation amongst others.{Source-health hokkaido}

I love the fact that's its a quick cooking noodles [takes about 4-5 minutes to cook] and this dish is very easy to put together.Ideal for busy nights or days when you're looking to cook-up something fast! I'm very excited to bring my dish to our #Sunday Supper this Memorial Day Weekend!If you thought the noodles itself was healthy, my addition of Swiss Chard and Mushrooms make it even more healthier and give it so much flavor and a dark color, that makes for a nutrition packed supper for the whole family.

The garlic, ginger and chilli flakes spice up the noodles and the combination of Soy,Oyster and lemon juice flavors the whole dish.You can add your favorite meat or seafood for a Non-Vegetarian version.Its a meal that's well balanced, wholesome and delicious!

Soba Noodles with Swiss Chard and Mushrooms
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Ingredients:

Soba Noodles-1 pck (8oz)
Swiss Chard-1 bunch (6 leaves)-chopped
Baby Bella Mushrooms (or any of your choice)-2 small pck (8oz each) cut into chunks
White/Yellow Onion-1 medium sliced
Crushed Ginger-1 tbsp
Crushed Garlic-1 tbsp
Red chilli flakes-1 tsp
Soy Sauce-2 tbsp
Oyster Sauce-1 tbsp
Lemon juice-2 tbsp
Oil-2 tbsp
Basil-for garnish

Process:

Boil the noodles according to the instructions.Keep aside.
In a small bowl mix together Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce and Lemon Juice.

In the meantime heat oil in a wok and add the onions.Saute for about a minute and add the ginger, garlic and chilli flakes.Cook for about a minute and add mushrooms.Let the mushrooms and get nice and golden brown and all the water has evaporated(do not add salt).

Once the mushrooms are golden add the Swiss Chard and the sauces.Let the Swiss Chard wilt and cook for about 4-5 minutes.Add the Soba noodles and mix together.Check the seasonings and add salt if required.Garnish with some chopped basil and serve!

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This week our #SundaySupper Group is hosting their favorite Memorial Day Menu.  From the drinks to the desserts, they all sound amazing!  
Cocktails:

• Best Margaritas Ever by Supper for a Steal
• Sparkling Watermelon Sangria The Weekend Gourmet  

Salads:

• Creamy Bacon and Avocado Pasta Salad by Daily Dish Recipes 
• Sweet and Savory Ham and Mango Salad by Rambling Notebook
• Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon Lime Dressing by Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Soba Noodles with Swiss Chard and Mushrooms by Soni’s Food for Thought
• Malaysian Pickled Vegetables by Cookistry
• Wedge Salad & Homemade blue Cheese Dressing by In the Kitchen with KP 
• Grilled Cesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing by The Messy Baker 

From the Grill:

• Grilled Balsamic Pork Kebobs by Momma’s Meals 
• Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps by That Skinny Chick
• Grilled Shrimp Po Boys with Radicchio Slaw Pescetarian Journal
• Bourbon Soy Sauce Pork Chops and Tilapia Family Foodie 
• Green Chile Bacon Cheeseburgers by Damn Delicious

Classics:

• Kalua Pulled Pork by Juanita’s Cocina

Desserts:

• Mocha Latte and Chocolate Hazelnut Pudding Cups by Mrs. Mama Hen 
• Ice Cream Pie by Make Dinner Easy
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Rice Crispy Treats by Chocolate Moosey
• Lite Mango Coconut Ice Cream with Berry Ginger Topping by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Stars and Stripes Pound Cake by Big Bear’s Wife
• Chocolate Lava Cake Cositas Bonitas
• Mango cardamom Cupcakes Beetle’s Kitchen 
• Watermelon Muffins The Meltaways
• Mango Swirl Cheesecake Baker Street

What are you cooking/eating this Memorial Day ?

Vegetarian Sushi-Cucumber and Avocado Rolls

Japanese food is a firm favorite in my family, especially Sushi!My kids enjoy it as much as we do and its one of our favorite things to eat out.Sushi is a healthy, elegant and flavorful food that has lots of different textures and flavors mixed to tease your taste buds.

Not surprising then, that the moment I spotted a Sushi kit at our local Wholefoods,I had to get it and try making Sushi.It contains a Sushi mat,a set of Nori sheets and a wooden spatula.Very excited I got home and started on my Sushi venture.

It turns out that its so easy to make and can be easily enjoyed in the convenience of your own home!This is the second time I made these and got rave reviews from my visiting friends!

These rolls are all the more appealing since there're vegetarian and I know of some vegetarians who are a little apprehensive about trying Sushi.Believe me once you've tried this you will go out there and explore many other amazing Sushi preparations.
Sushi can be made by using Nori (a green colored seaweed wrapper), vinegared sushi rice and a combination of either vegetables, seafood, or fish with a variety of toppings and sauces that give each sushi its distinctive texture, taste and looks.

Once you've got all your required ingredients, you can start the assembly process.

Start by placing the Nori on the Sushi mat.Spread the rice about half way through the nori.Arrange the cucumber and avocado slices at the top about 2" from the top of the mat.Start by rolling the mat and pressing the filling as you roll so as to get a nice cylindrical shape.

I've dipped some in black sesame seeds here for a contrast and visual appeal.

Pickled ginger and Wasabi are easily available at your local Grocer's international section.Impress your guests with theses lovely rolls that's so much fun to make and eat!Mine are by no means perfect,but its the sheer joy of just creating something that I've always eaten in a restaurant that matters, I guess!!

Vegetarian Sushi-Cucumber and Avocado Rolls
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Ingredients:

Sushi Mat
Nori-2 sheets
Sushi Rice-11/2 cups
Sugar-2 tsp
Rice Wine Vinegar-2 tsp
Salt -1 tsp
Cucumber-1/4 sliced
Avocado-1 sliced
Black Sesame Seeds-2-3 tbsp
Pickled Ginger-2 tbsp
Wasabi-1 tsp
Soy Sauce- 4 tbsp

Process:

Cook the rice according to the instructions.Add the suagr, rice wine vinegar and salt.Keep aside.
Place a single Nori sheet on top of the sushi mat.Spread the rice evenly half-way through the nori.Arrange the cucumber and avocado slices at the top end of the rice(about 2" from the top).Start rolling the mat and pressing the filling into the roll.Let go of the mat after the second roll and keep on rolling till you've reached the end.Cut into pieces with a sharp knife.Dip the rolls into the black sesame seeds.Serve with wasabi,pickled ginger and soy.