Easy Dan Dan Noodles Recipes

EASY SZECHUAN DAN DAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small mixing bowl, add the sesame paste, sesame oil, and black rice vinegar. Whisk to combine.
• Continue whisking as you add the remaining sauce ingredients. Taste and add sugar if needed.
• Cook the dried noodles according to the package directions. Drain in a colander. (Do not rinse unless the package directions say to do so.)
• Place the noodles in a large (preferably warm) bowl. Whisk the sauce again and then stir it into the noodles.
• Dish the noodles into individual bowls and garnish with the chopped peanuts and spring onions.

DAN DAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Place noodles in a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add peanuts to pan; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Combine peanuts, soy sauce, sambal oelek, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a mini food chopper; process until finely ground.
• Cook pork and salt in a wok over medium-high heat until no longer pink, stirring to crumble, about 8 minutes. Add peanut mixture and 3/4 cup cooking liquid to pork; bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add pork mixture, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice to noodles; toss well. Serve.

DAN DAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, black vinegar, and chili oil into the bowl of a mini-food processor. Process until the mixture is well combined and forms a paste, 1 to 2 minutes. With the processor running, gradually add the chicken broth and process until the sauce is creamy and well combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, cover, and set aside while you prepare the rest of the dish.
• Place 4 quarts water into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander. Add the noodles to the bowl with the sauce and toss to combine. Serve topped with the peanuts and scallions.