W28 - Global Desk Only - Japanese - Veggie

• In the meantime, cut the bell pepper into 1cm strips.
• Cut the carrot into batons.
• Cut the white part of the scallion into 2cm pieces and cut the green part into fine rings.

Did you know... scallions are very high in calcium compared to other vegetables, as are kale and pak choi.

• Transfer the bell pepper, carrot and white part of the scallion to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Mix with half of the ground paprika. Drizzle with sunflower oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Roast in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.

• In a small bowl, ocmbine the ketchup with the sweet chili sauce. 
• In a deep plate, combine the flour with the water and the rest of the ground paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the panko to a second deep plate.

• Cut the portobello into 3 strips.
• First add the portobello to the flour batter and toss well to coat. Then press into the panko flour.
• Heat the rest of the sunflower oil in a large frying pan and fry the portobello steaks in batches for 5 minutes, or until crispy.