Quick noodles with smoked mackerel in 15 minutes

• package of medium rice noodles250g g
• soy sauce↗2 ст. л. tbsp
• large garlic clove↗1

  minced

• fresh ginger root↗невелика кулька

  grated

• cucumber↗½

  cut in half, then sliced

• green onion↗пучок

  sliced

• cilantro↗жменя

  leaves

• smoked mackerel with pepper↗4

  fillet, broken into large pieces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a kettle or pot. Transfer the rice noodles (250 g) to a large heat‑proof bowl, pour the boiling water over them and let steep for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   While the noodles soften, prepare the dressing: in a small bowl combine soy sauce (2 tbsp), the minced garlic clove, grated ginger (a small ball) and 3 tbsp water.

3. 3

   Once the noodles have softened, drain them, rinse under cold running water and drain again.

4. 4

   Return the noodles to the bowl, add the sliced cucumber, chopped green onion, half the cilantro leaves and half of the prepared dressing. Mix well.

5. 5

   Divide the noodles onto plates, top with the large pieces of smoked mackerel (4 fillets), drizzle with the remaining dressing and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro leaves.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, garnishing with extra herbs or a lime wedge if desired.