Dan Dan Noodles Recipe

Name: Dan Dan Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces thin fresh Chinese wheat noodles; 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus 3 tablespoons; 1/2 cup sesame seeds; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 scallions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced; 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1 to 2 teaspoons Chinese chili paste or hot bean paste (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces thin fresh Chinese wheat noodles
1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus 3 tablespoons
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 scallions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons Chinese chili paste or hot bean paste (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Cook noodles in 4 quarts rapidly boiling water until tender, for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in colander, rinse with cold water, and drain again. In bowl, toss noodles with 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Refrigerate.
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Lightly toast sesame seeds in dry skillet. In food processor, place 5 tablespoons seeds, plus ginger, garlic, white scallions, peanut butter, 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili paste, pepper and remaining oil. Process until smooth. Sauce should be highly seasoned and pourable. Refrigerate.
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Divide noodles among 4 bowls, and pour sauce over them. Sprinkle scallion greens and remaining sesame seeds on top.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces thin fresh Chinese wheat noodles, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus 3 tablespoons, 1/2 cup sesame seeds, 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Dan Dan Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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