Better Than Takeout Dan Dan (Printable Version)
Hearty Dan Dan noodles with savory ground chicken, mushrooms, sesame oil, and fresh spinach.
# Ingredients Required:
→ 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
# Guide to Cooking:
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.
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In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, peanut butter or tahini, and 80 ml water. Set aside.
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Cook noodles following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In the noodle pot, combine chicken broth with half of the sauce mixture. Simmer over medium heat, then add chopped spinach and keep warm.
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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.
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Add chopped mushrooms and shallot to the meat. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
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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.
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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.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Using gluten-free hoisin sauce and rice noodles makes the dish gluten-free.