Description
A vegan dan dan noodle that is nutty, sweet with a little bit of spice! Super easy to make and a great way to get your veggies in. Makes 3-4 servings
Ingredients
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SAUCE
- 2 tbsp unsweetened natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp roasted sesame seed paste or tahini
- 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey or agave
- 2 tbsp chili crunch oil (or to taste)
- 1/2 to 1 tsp toasted and ground Sichuan peppercorns (optional)
VEGGIES
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 lb mushrooms (button, shitake, oyster, etc), finely chopped
- 3 scallions or chives ,coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 small bunch leafy green vegetables , roughly chopped (spinach, chard, baby bok choy etc.) (Optional)
- 10 ounces (300 grams) dry noodles
- 1 cup roasted peanuts, crushed (Optional)
- roasted sesame seeds (Optional)
Instructions
Sauce
- For the sauce, mix together 2 tbsp unsweetened natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp roasted sesame seed paste or tahini, 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp honey or agave, 2 tbsp chili crunch oil (or to taste) and ground Sichuan peppercorns if using. Whisk together until you have a smooth sauce. Set aside.
Noodles
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- While the water is coming to a boil, cook your mushrooms. To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Once hot, add 1/2 lb finely diced mushrooms and saute for 8 minutes. Add 2 tsp of soy sauce and saute for another 2 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 3 sliced scallions and saute for 30 seconds and add your greens if you’re using them. Stir until the greens are wilted and then remove from heat.
- Once the water is boiling, add your noodles. If you are using spaghetti or any Italian pasta, add 1 tsp of baking soda to the water while boiling. This will give your noodles a little bit of chew.
- Divide the noodles into your bowls and top with sauce and mushrooms mixture. Garnish with roasted peanuts and sesame seeds and serve. You can enjoy these noodles warm or cold!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Chinese