Dan Dan Mein By Sy Recipe

Name: Dan Dan Mein By Sy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup small shrimp (fully cooked); 1/4 cup preserved vegetables (small package) (optional); 3 tablespoons dry roasted pistachio nuts (after removing the shells) or 3 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts (after removing the shells); 2 scallions (cleaned and chopped); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 cup chicken stock; 4 cups chicken stock (optional); 16 ounces yellow noodles (4 servings fully cooked or other noodles); 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon red rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame paste (Tahini paste); 1/8 teaspoon chili oil (optional); 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/4 tablespoon granulated sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup small shrimp (fully cooked)
1/4 cup preserved vegetables (small package) (optional)
3 tablespoons dry roasted pistachio nuts (after removing the shells) or 3 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts (after removing the shells)
2 scallions (cleaned and chopped)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup chicken stock
4 cups chicken stock (optional)
16 ounces yellow noodles (4 servings fully cooked or other noodles)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon red rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame paste (Tahini paste)
1/8 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 tablespoon granulated sugar

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PREPARATION.
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Rinse the chili and spices off the preserved vegetables, cut into small pieces, put in a cup and into a microwave for 30-45 seconds, set aside.
3
Toast the sesame seeds in a pan with a little oil, set aside.
4
DAN DAN MEIN SAUCE.
5
In a bowl add the dark and light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame paste, chili oil (optional), sesame oil, granulated sugar, sesame seeds, use a whisk for a smooth sauce, set aside.
6
Bring 1 cup of chicken stock to a low simmer, optional add 4 more cups of chicken stock if you are going to serve Dan Dan Mein with a bowl of hot broth.
7
In a separate pot add 1 cup of the heated stock and 2 cup of water, bring to a boil, add the already cooked noodles and let cook for about 1-2 minutes, then remove the noodles to a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking, set aside.
8
DIRECTIONS.
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Place the cooled noodles in 4 individual bowls.
10
Add in the center, some of the chopped scallions and pistachio/peanut nuts.
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Add the Dan Dan Mein Sauce around the inside perimeter of the bowls.
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Add some of the preserved vegetables and shrimp around the inside perimeter of the bowls as well.
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Serve with a bowl of hot broth on the side (optional).
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Guests can toss the noodles and ingredients in their individual bowl and enjoy!
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NOTE: A second version, is to put the noodles in a bowl and add hot broth, Dan Dan Mein soy sauce paste, ground pork (instead of shrimp) and other spices for a more soupy dish. A good substitute for the Dan Dan Mein soy sauce paste, is to use a jar of Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce which can be found in Asian food stores.

1185

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup small shrimp (fully cooked), 1/4 cup preserved vegetables (small package) (optional), 3 tablespoons dry roasted pistachio nuts (after removing the shells) or 3 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts (after removing the shells), 2 scallions (cleaned and chopped), and more.

Yes, Dan Dan Mein By Sy falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dan Dan Mein By Sy

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