Print Options:

Spicy Dan Dan Noodles

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

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)

Yield: 4-5 servings
INGREDIENTS
 1 tbsp rice vinegar
 ¼ cup sesame oil
 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
 1 tsp Asafoetida (aka hing)
 ½ tsp black pepper
 1 tsp five-spice powder
 1 ½ tsp soy sauce
 ½ lb shitake mushrooms sliced 1/4 inch thick
 1 bunch spinach chopped
 1 ½ cups to 2 cups vegetable broth
 ½ 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
 ⅓ cup sriracha
 ⅓ cup tahini
 ⅓ cup tamari
 1 tbsp sesame oil
 1 tsp chili oil
 2 tsp sugar
 ¼ tsp five spice powder
DIRECTIONS
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.