Soba swiss chard

portions

Ingredients

Method

  1. Fill a large pan of water and bring to the boil
  2. Wash the greens then cut the leafy bits from the thick stem. I just lay the leaf flat on a chopping board and run a sharp knife down either side of the stem then remove it.
  3. The stems kind of look like celery. Slice them up as you would celery and shred the leaves into bite sized pieces.
  4. Mix up the eggs with a teaspoon of Tamari and scramble them on medium-high heat
  5. Mix the sauce ingredients up in a small bowl and set aside within easy reach. Heat a wok or skillet over a high heat and add the water or oil then the onions and chopped chard stems.
  6. Drop the noodles into the boiling water. Remember that soba noodles cook quickly (usually about 4 minutes) so make sure everything else is ready before you do this.
  7. Stir the onions and chard stems around for about 2 to 3 minutes then add the garlic and shredded leaves. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring around frequently. 1. If you used water and not oil, things might get a little sticky. If they do just add another drop or two of water as needed.
  8. Quickly drain the noodles and throw them into the pan with the chard etc then pour over the sauce.
  9. Stir to coat everything and give it a minute to warm through then serve immediately.
  10. Serve sprinkled with some chopped cashews or sesame seeds.