Description
Flavorful, Easy, Vegan Dan Dan Noodles! These saucy, savory, noodles are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a family dinner. Protein-packed, well-balanced and rich in fiber!
Ingredients
Chili Oil:
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1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns, ground
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2 star anise
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3/4 cup Oil, I used sesame oil
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1/4 cup crushed red pepper flakes
Sauce:
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1/3- 1/2 cup Chinese sesame paste* or natural cashew/peanut butter
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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3 tbsp black vinegar
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2 tbsp maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon five spice powder
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1/4 cup of your chili oil (from above)
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2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
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1/2 cup hot cooking water from the noodles
Ground “meat”:
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1/2 pack of Impossible Beef
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1/2 cup onion, diced
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1 tbsp ginger, minced
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1 tbsp garlic, minced
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1/2 tbsp coconut sugar
Noodles and Veggies:
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Noodles of Choice
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1 cup spiraled carrots
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1 cup spinach, chopped
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1/2 cup crushed peanuts or cashews
Instructions
Chili Oil:
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Grind your Sichuan peppers if they aren’t already ground.
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Add to a heat resistant bowl along with red pepper flakes and anise.
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Heat sesame oil in a small pot. Boil for 30 seconds and then add to bowl with chili pepper flakes, Sichuan peppers and anise.
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Set aside.
Sauce:
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Add all ingredients to a heat resistant bowl. Use a whisk or fork to create a sauce.
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Add 1/2 cup boiling hot water from your noodles.
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Whisk once more after water has been added and set aside.
Noodles + Veggies:
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Cook noodles as instructed. Take 1/2 cup boiling hot water to add to sauce ingredients.
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Chop spinach and spiraling or shred carrots. Set aside.
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Crush peanuts or cashews and set aside.
Ground “meat”:
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Turn a pan on medium-high heat and add sesame oil and onions. Cook onions for 5 minutes.
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Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce and coconut sugar. Let is boil for a few seconds and then add impossible beef or your choice of vegan meat.
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Cook for 15 minutes or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Assemble:
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Add cooked noodles to a large pot along with sauce, veggies and vegan ground meat.
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Heat for 5-10 minutes until heated thoroughly. Be careful to not let it dry out. If heated for more than 10 minutes it can dry out!
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Tops with crushed peanuts/cashews, cilantro and more chili oil if you dare…and enjoy!
- Category: mains
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
Keywords: vegan dan dan noodles, vegan noodles, vegan asian recipes, vegan noodle dish
