THE HEAL DEAL

Supercharge your immune system with these plant-based recipes

-  ALI GRAVES

SHIITAKE MUSHROOM AND SEAWEED STIR-FRY

SERVES 4 HEALING POWER

In Chinese medicine, shiitake mushrooms are believed to improve circulation and help you live longer

INGREDIENTS 

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

350g shiitake mushrooms (fresh, or 150g dried, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes, then drained)

4 spring onions

2½cm fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped

100g kale, finely sliced

1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

300g noodles, cooked

2 tbsp seaweed flakes

Sesame seeds, to serve

METHOD

Add the sesame oil to a wok or large frying pan, then fry the mushrooms, spring onions, ginger and kale.

When softened, add the tamari or soy sauce and the cooked noodles and stir until the noodles are coated.

Stir through the seaweed flakes and serve immediately.

Season with extra soy sauce and sesame seeds. This tastes just as delicious if you substitute the noodles for cooked brown rice.

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MAKES 12 HEALING POWER

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INGREDIENTS

375g plain flour

2½ tsp baking powder