Let's cook Mushroom Noodles (B2/C1)

Miso mushroom coconut noodles
Learn how to make delicious miso mushroom coconut noodles with this simple recipe.
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Miso mushroom coconut noodles
Learn how to make delicious miso mushroom coconut noodles with this simple recipe.

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Tasks

Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the exercises. Remember you can read the transcript on slide 9 at any time.

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Definition
a. a paste made from soya beans and salt, often used in Japanese cooking
b. to cut something into thin, flat pieces
c. a container used for heating water
d. to cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or fat
e. to mix food by moving a spoon in a circular motion
f. food that people eat to feel good, often when they are sad or worried
g. a few pieces or drops of something
h. to put food on individual plates to serve to people
Preparation task
Match the definitions (a–h) with the vocabulary (1–8).
Vocabulary 
1. ...... a kettle
2. ......comfort food
3. ......miso
4. ......to slice
5. ......to sauté
6. ......to plate up
7. ......to stir
8. ......a sprinkle

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Slide 4 - Video

Task 1: Write a number (1–8) to put the steps of the recipe in the correct order.

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Cook the mushrooms.
Add the miso.
Start to cook the noodles.
Slice the mushrooms.
Add the coconut milk and peanut butter.
Add the spring onions.
On the plate, add more spring onions, fresh chilli and sesame seeds.
Add a little bit of lime juice then some cayenne pepper.

Slide 5 - Drag question

1. Boil the kettle and put your .................................... on to cook.
2. Add about half a can of.....................................
3. Sauté the....................................until they are soft.
4. Add two big teaspoons of .................................... .
5. Add a sprinkle of....................................for heat.
6. The....................................adds sweetness and makes the dish lighter.
7. Brown rice....................................has a saltier flavour than white miso.
8. You could add other vegetables, like.....................................
Complete the sentences with words from the box.
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peanut butter
mushrooms
miso
coconut milk
noodles
spinach
cayenne pepper
lime

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Would you like to try these noodles? What is your favourite comfort food?

Slide 7 - Open question

Why not surprise your family by cooking this for their dinner tonight!

You might not be able to get miso in your local supermarket, but I think it would taste fine without it too! 

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Adapted for LessonUp by Susan Corrigan

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