Fennel noodle slaw

Babiche Martens

A crunchy slaw is perfect for any occasion over the festive season. Here I’ve topped it with some crispy snapper pieces dipped in egg and breadcrumbs. It is equally delicious on its own. Toss the light dressing through close to serving. If you are cutting the fennel and apple early, place it into a bowl of water with lemon juice to prevent it from browning.

For the dressing

¼ cup	Lime juice
¼ cup	Olive oil
1 Tbsp	Sesame oil
1 Tbsp	Soy sauce
1 Tbsp	Sweet chilli sauce
1 tsp	Brown sugar
2 tsp	Grated ginger

For the salad

150 g	Vermicelli noodles (Main)
1	Fennel bulb, sliced finely
1	Green apple, cut into sticks
1	Lemon, use the zest and juice only
2 cups	Finely shredded cabbage, red
1 cup	Chopped coriander
2	Spring onions, sliced finely
100 g	Snap peas, chopped
1	Crumbed crispy snapper, optional

Directions

1. Soak the vermicelli noodles in just-boiled water for 10 minutes, then drain.
2. For the dressing, combine well the lime juice, oils, soy, sweet chilli, sugar and ginger in a jar.
3. In a large bowl combine the fennel, apple and lemon, tossing together. Then add the cabbage, coriander, spring onion and snap peas. Toss through the cooled noodles.
4. Toss through the dressing, season.
5. Top with crumbed snapper to serve.