Thai-style Peanut Beef & Veggie Soba Noodle Bowl

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, peanut butter, 2/3 of the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, 1/2 the sugar, 1/2 the sesame oil and the warm water (check ingredients list for the amount). Mix well with a whisk or a fork until well combined.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the spring onion (white parts) and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the **beef mince and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 4-5 minutes, or until browned. Add the peanut sauce and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture becomes sticky.

While the beef is cooking, add the soba noodles (use suggested amount) to the saucepan of boiling water and cook for 4 minutes, or until ‘al dente’. Drain and refresh under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.

Juice the lime. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice (3 tsp for 2 people / 1 1/2 tbs for 4 people), the remaining soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil and mix well.

Add the red capsicum, carrot and cucumber to the large bowl with the soba noodles. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss to coat.