Cool and refreshing even when it’s too hot to eat anything else, this traditional noodle dish is a favourite Japanese lunch on a hot summer day.

This simple and tasty recipe won the Clearspring recipe competition. It is ideal for a quick mid-week supper or a tasty lunch. The use of pickled ginger makes it light and refreshing. 

Udon and lomein noodles go especially well with this popular sauce, and soba noodles taste good with it too.

This popular dish is quick and easy to prepare and makes a satisfying light lunch or soup for a meal.

Vary the vegetables according to seasonal availability. Fresh peas, sweetcorn, red and green peppers and radishes are all tasty and colourful variations for this dish.

Makes 24 rolls (4 to 5 persons)

An interesting variation on sushi made using rice, complete with a flavoursome dipping sauce.

This authentic Japanese dish is satisfying and quick to prepare.

Both light and refreshing, these spring rolls are an elegant warm-weather pick-me-up.

Vary the vegetables in this stir-fry depending on what you have available.