Dinner for 4

Tea Poached Salmon Noodle Bowls

Name: Tea Poached Salmon Noodle Bowls
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp tahini; 2 tsp honey; 2 tsp lime juice; 1 tsp ground ginger; 4 carrots; 1 lb broccoli; 1 onion; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 cup water; 2 green tea bags; 1 tbsp black peppercorns; 1 lb salmon fillets; 4 cup water; 4 packages ramen noodles; 2 tbsp green onions; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tsp parsley

$23.90for 440 minServes 4

Ramen noodles and vegetables fill bowls with tea-poached salmon, then receive a savory sesame, soy, and honey sauce.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Carrots, 0.65 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Broccoli, 1 lb$1.99/lb typical	1 lb	$1.99Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Coffee and tea, 2 oz$0.80/oz typical	2 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Salmon fillets, 1 lb$9.99/lb typical	1 lb	$9.99Typical price
	Ramen and Asian noodles, 40 oz$0.18/oz typical	40 oz	$7.20Typical price
	Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.15Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.13Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$23.90

Swaps

Swap salmon fillets for white fish (tilapiaabout $3.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Asian sauces and pastesSoy sauceHoney or maple syrupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Japanese Dairy-free High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$5.98 per serving$23.90 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp tahini
2 tsp honey
2 tsp lime juice
1 tsp ground ginger
4 carrots
1 lb broccoli
1 onion
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
2 cup water
2 green tea bags
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 lb salmon fillets
4 cup water
4 packages ramen noodles
2 tbsp green onions
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tsp parsley

Steps

Whisk the sesame oil, soy sauce, tahini, honey, lime juice, and ginger in a small bowl.
Simmer the carrots, broccoli, onion, garlic powder, salt, and 2 cups water in a 4-quart pot for 8 minutes.
Bring 4 cups water, the tea bags, and peppercorns to a gentle simmer in a wide skillet, then steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and add the salmon, poaching it gently for 8 to 10 minutes until it reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
Cook the ramen noodles in the vegetable pot for 3 minutes, then divide the noodles and vegetables among four bowls.
Top the bowls with salmon, sauce, green onions, sesame seeds, and parsley.

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