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Spicy Dan Dan Noodles

Dan dan noodles are one of the most famous Sichuan street foods. This recipe is authentically flavoured with a super rich savoury and spicy balanced sauce.  This is a real treat to your taste buds! (Vegan)

Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins
Servings 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp Asafoetida (aka hing)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 lb shitake mushrooms sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 bunch spinach chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup to 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 can coconut milk
  • 1 package fried tofu
  • 24 oz fresh ramen noodles or 16oz dry noodles
  • Chopped peanuts, cashews, red chili flakes and scallions for topping
    • DAN DAN SAUCE
  • 1/3 cup sriracha
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/3 cup tamari
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp chili oil
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp five spice powder
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Combine vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, hing, pepper, five-spice powder, and soy sauce in a bowl. Whisk until combined.
  2. Toss mushrooms in the vinaigrette and place in a single layer on a sheet pan. Roast for 10-15mins or until crispy on the outside.
  3. For dan dan sauce: combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Warm the dan dan sauce in a small saucepan on medium heat. Add tofu pieces. coconut milk, broth.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook noodles as directions. Once cooked add to dan dan sauce. Add chopped spinach and toss.
  6. Plate and top with chopped nuts and mushrooms.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1263.61kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 74.23g115%
Saturated Fat 28.55g143%
Trans Fat 0.11g
Sodium 5228.84mg218%
Potassium 1378.71mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 122.39g41%
Dietary Fiber 11.41g46%
Sugars 8.46g
Protein 35.69g72%
Vitamin A 406.15 IU
Vitamin C 39.92 mg
Calcium 398.51 mg
Iron 15.44 mg
Vitamin D 0.22 IU
Vitamin E 6.42 IU
Vitamin K 437.38 mcg
Thiamin 1.16 mg
Riboflavin 0.92 mg
Niacin 14.58 mg
Vitamin B6 0.58 mg
Folate 298.21 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.42 mcg
Phosphorus 633.55 mg
Magnesium 209.41 mg
Zinc 4.12 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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