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This Dan Dan-Type Udon recipe is impressed by (because the identify suggests) Chinese language Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles! I put collectively the wealthy and spicy sauce I really like from dan dan noodles with chewy Japanese sanuki udon to create an extremely satisfying recipe. These Dan Dan-Type Udon Noodles are straightforward to make – simply combine the sauce, stir-fry the tofu (which you are able to do prematurely) to make the mince, put together the udon, and put every thing collectively!

DAN DAN NOODLES

Dan Dan Noodles are from Chinese language Sichuan delicacies distinct for its wealthy, spicy, and numbing sauce – the numbing warmth from Sichuan peppercorns.

It’s served with minced pork, and may comprise preserved greens, plenty of inexperienced onions, and blanched left greens for those who like. There’s a definite taste and nuttiness you get from the sesame paste and naturally that warmth from chili oil. There are additionally hints of sweetness and naturally saltiness from the sugar and soy sauce combined into the wealthy sauce.

COMPONENTS OF A DAN DAN NOODLE RECIPE

• The sauce – with Asian sesame paste as its base, together with chilli oil, floor Sichuan pepper, soy sauce, and some extra. You’ll get the distinct spicy and nutty flavors.
• Wheat noodles – on this model, I exploit udon! You’re after all free to make use of different wheat noodles of your selection (however after all the dish won’t longer be dan dan udon, however one other noodle as an alternative!)
• Toppings – minced meat (tofu for this vegan model), chopped peanuts, greens of your selection

ASIAN SESAME PASTE VS. TAHINI

Tahini is constructed from uncooked sesame seeds whereas Chinese language sesame paste is constructed from toasted sesame seeds. I extremely advocate utilizing Chinese language or Asian sesame paste since tahini has a special and barely bitter aftertaste that may alter the flavour of the sauce. I’d advocate utilizing plain peanut butter instead for those who can’t discover Asian sesame paste.

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS DAN DAN UDON RECIPE

FOR THE TOFU “MINCE”

SAUCE

• 2 tbsp soy sauce alter to style
• 2 tbsp Asian sesame paste or plain peanut butter
• 2 tbsp heat water
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp sichuan pepper floor
• 2 tbsp chili oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

NOODLES

• 2 servings frozen Sanuki udon or wheat noodles of selection (250g per serving of frozen udon)

TOPPINGS/ TO FINISH

• Noodle water or sizzling water to loosen the noodles
• Inexperienced onions
• Chopped roasted peanuts
• Chili oil

COOKING THE TOFU (AIR-FRYING OR PAN-FRYING)

• PAN-FRYING THE TOFU:
• Warmth a medium non-stick pan or skillet over medium warmth. Add the oil. As soon as sizzling, add the crumbled/shredded tofu.
• Unfold the tofu and go away untouched for 4-5 minutes till it begins to show golden brown. Flip or combine the tofu to prepare dinner the remaining sides.
• Because the tofu cooks, extra water will begin to evaporate and the tofu will start to resemble minced ‘meat’.

• AIR-FRYING THE TOFU: I choose this for a extra hands-off strategy. Place the crumbed/shredded tofu on the lined air fryer basket (I exploit parchment paper).
• Go away to air-fry for 12-Quarter-hour at 350F or till the tofu is golden brown and evenly crisp across the edges. Flip midway by cooking. Don’t over prepare dinner since these can turn out to be actually robust.

TOFU ‘MINCE’

• Within the pan, add the shredded/minced tofu. Over medium excessive warmth, add the Shaoxing wine.
• Decrease the warmth then season with soy sauce, darkish soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sugar. Combine properly to coat the tofu.
• Go away the tofu to prepare dinner for 3-4 minutes to permit the sugars to prepare dinner and caramelize the tofu. Decrease the warmth as wanted to stop the sugars from burning.
• As soon as cooked and seasoning to your liking, flip off the warmth and set the tofu apart.

SAUCE

• Combine the sauce in a big bowl and alter the seasonings relying in your most well-liked style.

NOODLES – BOIL OR MICROWAVE

• For the noodles, you’ll be able to choose to boil or microwave the udon.
• If boiling, warmth a big pot of water and add the noodles in when the water begins to boil. Prepare dinner in response to package deal directions or till the udon has separated and remains to be very chewy. Put aside some noodle water.
• If microwaving, place the noodles in a microwave secure bowl. Cowl the noodles and microwave for 2-3 minutes or till the noodles are delicate and may simply be separated.

• Run the noodles by sizzling operating water to take away any extra starch.

MIX THE SAUCE AND NOODLES

• Whereas the noodles are nonetheless heat, instantly place the noodles within the bowl of sauce or you can even pour the sauce over the noodles. Combine properly. Add some noodle water or sizzling water, if wanted, to loosen the noodles.

ENJOY YOUR DAN DAN UDON!

• High with the tofu ‘mince’, inexperienced onions, chopped peanuts, and extra chili oil, if desired. Combine and luxuriate in!

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