Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles with Soy Meat Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles with Soy Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 grams Soy meat; 1 Olive oil (for stir frying); 1 clove Garlic (finely chopped); 1 Salt; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or cooking sake); 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 5 cm Japanese leek (finely chopped); 2 tbsp Sesame paste (Look for Tahini sauce, available at Chinese supermarkets. It's convenient to have stocked); 1 tsp Mirin; 2 tbsp Water (or warm water); 150 grams Ashitaba konnyaku noodles (if not available, use 2 servings of yakisoba or somen noodles)

Servings: persons

20 grams Soy meat
1 Olive oil (for stir frying)
1 clove Garlic (finely chopped)
1 Salt
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or cooking sake)
2 tbsp Soy sauce
5 cm Japanese leek (finely chopped)
2 tbsp Sesame paste (Look for Tahini sauce, available at Chinese supermarkets. It's convenient to have stocked)
1 tsp Mirin
2 tbsp Water (or warm water)
150 grams Ashitaba konnyaku noodles (if not available, use 2 servings of yakisoba or somen noodles)

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["If using ""Veggiemade,"" prep first by soaking in water, then drain.", "Boil the noodles.", "This time, I used healthy ashitaba konnyaku noodles from Taiwan.", "They're very low in calories, but are chewy.", "You could also substitute with yakisoba or somen noodles.", "Stir-fry the minced veggie meat in a frying pan with the olive oil, garlic, and salt.", "When the noodles from Step 3 have boiled to the colour shown in the photograph in Step 3, add the Shaoxing wine (or cooking sake) and soy sauce to the frying pan.", "Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and add the spring onion.", "Stir fry until the spring onion has completely wilted, then turn off the heat.", "Transfer the minced mixture to a bowl.", "Add 2 tablespoons of sesame paste to the bowl along with 1 teaspoon of mirin and 2 tablespoons of water.", "Mix well.", "Add the noodles to a plate and pour the minced mixture over the top to finish.", "When serving, make sure to evenly mix the noodles and minced veggie meat!", "Feel free to add hot sesame oil and doubanjiang sauce to taste."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 grams Soy meat, 1 Olive oil (for stir frying), 1 clove Garlic (finely chopped), 1 Salt, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles with Soy Meat 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles with Soy Meat

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Variations & substitutions

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