Japchae and White Gazpacho

Japchae and Kohlrabi-Napa Cabbage Quick Pickle

• Get the chill out of the noodles and the meat/TVP sauce by microwaving each until warm.

• Heat a little oil in a sauté pan. Non-stick is easiest. When hot add the stir fry vegetables and, well, stir and fry. ( Don't toss ). Season with a little salt and when the vegetables are softened, brightened, and lightly browned ( about 2 minutes or so ) transfer them to a serving platter.

• Reoil the pan and reduce the heat to medium. When the oil is hot add the warmed noodles. Stir and fry them using a folding motion. Allow them to turn from slightly cloudy to clear.

• When clear, add the meat sauce and fold/ stir to combine. Allow to heat through. Add the vegetables, stir to combine and transfer all to the serving platter. Dress with a little soy sauce and sesame oil if you like and have. Liquid aminos are good to dress with too, as is a 'sweet soy sauce' if you have that.

• Serve the pickle chilled, as a side dish to the japchae.

White Gazpacho, Parmesan Bread, Frissee Salad

• Serve the soup chilled. Good olive oil is a fine garnish.

• Warm the bread and serve with good olive oil.

• Dress the salad.