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Spicy Dan Dan Noodles

  • Super simple
  • 0:25 m
  • 16 ingredients

Spicy Dan Dan noodles, a classic Chinese recipe with incredible flavour. It may not be much to look at, but this dish wows the taste buds with its ginger, garlic and 5 spice. The noodles, meanwhile, are great at absorbing flavour and super speedy. Trust us, you'll love this recipe.

Serves: 2

Ingredients

For the noodles

  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil - plus extra if needed
  • 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice
  • thumb-sized piece of ginger
  • 125g mushrooms - we used shiitake
  • 200g plant-based mince
  • 200g ramen noodles - or whichever noodles you prefer
  • 3 spring onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • salt to taste

For the sauce

  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar - or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 50ml water

To serve

  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • chilli oil for drizzling

Before you start

Large saucepan of salted water on a high heat l Frying pan on a high heat l Microplane or fine grater

Step 1

Start with the mince 

  • Heat the sesame oil in the hot frying pan
  • Finely chop the mushrooms and add them to the pan with pinch of salt
  • Add the mince to the pan and fry for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until you are left with a crispy mixture (turn down the heat if you find it sticks to the pan too much)
  • Slice the spring onions and set aside

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil - plus extra if needed
  • 125g mushrooms - we used shiitake
  • 200g plant-based mince
  • 3 spring onions
  • salt to taste

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the noodles 

  • Add the noodles to the pan of boiling water and cook according to the packet instructions
  • Drain and rinse with cold water 
  • Make the sauce by mixing together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar - or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 200g ramen noodles - or whichever noodles you prefer
  • 50ml water

Step 3

Return to the mince 

  • Peel the garlic and grate it directly into the pan along with the ginger
  • Add the Chinese 5 spice and cook for 1 minute, adding a splash more sesame oil if it looks too dry
  • Pour in a third of the sauce and cook for 2 minutes until the mince is slightly browned
  • Remove half the mince mixture and set it aside
  • Reduce the heat to low while the noodles finish cooking
  • Transfer the cooked noodles to the pan and add most of the spring onion, keeping a handful back for garnish
  • Increase the heat, pour in the remaining sauce and stir well, adding a splash of water to loosen if necessary

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice
  • thumb-sized piece of ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves

Step 4

Time to serve 

  • Divide the noodle mixture between 2 bowls
  • Top with the reserved crispy mince
  • Finish each portion with a drizzle of chilli oil, sesame seeds and the remaining spring onion

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • chilli oil for drizzling