Vegan Dan Dan Noodles
This vegan version of a Sichuan takeout legend keeps all the spice and savoury goodness of dan dan noodles while using a plant based meat substitute.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 500g / 1lb dried udon noodles
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 500g / 1lb plant based meat substitute
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 4 green onions finely sliced
- 2 tsp peppercorns crushed (I used pink peppercorns)
- 1½ tsp Chinese five spice powder
- 375ml / 1½ cups This is an affiliate link.vegetable stock
- 1-2 tsp This is an affiliate link.chilli oil
- 1-2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp This is an affiliate link.dark soy sauce
- 3 baby bok choy roughly chopped
- 60g / 4 tbsp roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and run cold water over then to cool completely and set aside. The cold water prevents the noodles from sticking together.
- At the same time, place a large wok or high sided pan over high heat and add the sesame oil. Once the oil is heated, add the meat substitute until it is hot throughout, which should take about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, white parts of the green onions, Sichuan peppercorns and Chinese five spice powder. Stir in well and fry for 1 minute.
- Pour in the stock, chilli oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes while stirring frequently, allowing the liquid to slightly reduce. Add the bok choy and cook for 2-3 minutes. Return the noodles to the wok, combining well, and allow to cook until the noodles have heated through.
- Serve in bowls with a garnish of peanuts and the green end of the green onions.
Notes
If you prefer the sauce slightly thicker, add stir in a small amount of corn starch.
Nutrition
Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 2308mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2751IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 4mg