Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles
Silky noodles in a spicy, nutty sesame sauce with crispy chili oil and toasted peanuts. A vegetarian take on the Sichuan classic—ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mince garlic and ginger. Slice green onions. Crush peanuts coarsely.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add noodles and cook per package direction until al dente, stirring once.
Step 3
While noodles cook, whisk sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and 3 tbsp hot water in a large bowl until smooth.
Step 4
Drain noodles well. Reserve 1/4 cup noodle water.
Step 5
Add warm noodle water to sauce 1 tbsp at a time, stirring, until sauce coats a spoon but stays pourable.
Step 6
Toss hot noodles with sauce until every strand is glossy and coated.
Step 7
Divide noodles between bowls. Drizzle chili oil over top.
Step 8
Garnish with crushed peanuts and green onion. Serve hot with extra chili oil on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- tongs
- two serving bowls
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