This meal is super easy to prepare and is SO tasty and spicy. Instead of white (wheat) noodles, we love using soba noodles which are made of 100% buckwheat (soba means buckwheat in Japanese). The noodles originate from Japan and contain manganese, really good protein (without all the saturated fat), carbohydrates and thiamin (also known as b1). Manganese is good for the energy metabolism (boosting your fat burning) and thiamin supports the function of the immune and nervous system keeping you healthy all year long - wuhuu!Miso soup has been a staple in Japanese diet dating back 2500 years! That is pretty incredible. Today most Japanese people start their day with miso which they believe stimulates digestion and energizes their body. It is a paste made of soybeans, sea salt, and koji. It has a pretty refined taste and might take some getting used to. It is fermented, which means that it is excellent for gut health, which recently has been brought a lot of attention to due to its impact on all of the body's functions and numerous diseases connected to the gut health! The miso is packed with vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Japan actually has one of the healthiest diets in the world, due to the vast amounts of fermented food, vegetables, and fresh fish. They also live longer than most other nations. Japanese food is definitely something to explore! It is wise to choose the enzyme-rich product and not the pasteurized ones. Thai inspired wok:
- soba noodles (can be bought in health stores and Asian markets)
- green cabbage
- spring onion
- mushrooms
- sesame seeds
- asparagus beans
- sesame oil
- tamari
- chili flakes
- coconut oil
- 1 package of organic miso (can be bought in health stores and Asian markets)