Hearty Dan Dan noodles with savory ground chicken, mushrooms, sesame oil, and fresh spinach.
→ Oils and Aromatics
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90 ml sesame oil
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6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or smashed
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1 to 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
→ Sauces and Seasonings
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120 ml low sodium soy sauce
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60 ml hoisin sauce (gluten-free if required)
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15 ml honey
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30 ml rice vinegar
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45 g creamy peanut butter or tahini
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Noodles and Broth
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225 g Chinese style egg noodles or rice noodles
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600 ml low sodium chicken broth
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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200 g fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
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2 cups mixed mushrooms, chopped
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1 medium shallot, chopped
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4 green onions, chopped
→ Protein
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225 g ground chicken or pork
Step 01
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 90 ml sesame oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer infused oil to a heatproof container.
Step 02
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, peanut butter or tahini, and 80 ml water. Set aside.
Step 03
Cook noodles following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 04
In the noodle pot, combine chicken broth with half of the sauce mixture. Simmer over medium heat, then add chopped spinach and keep warm.
Step 05
Reheat skillet used for chili oil over medium-high heat. Add 30 ml sesame oil and ground meat. Season with black pepper and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
Step 06
Add chopped mushrooms and shallot to the meat. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 07
Pour remaining sauce mixture into the skillet. Simmer until the sauce coats the meat and begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons of prepared chili oil, then remove from heat.
Step 08
Ladle hot broth into serving bowls. Add noodles and toss gently. Spoon meat mixture over noodles, garnish with chopped green onions and additional chili oil. Serve warm.
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