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    Vegan Dan Dan Noodles

    By Robyn | Published: Jun 28, 2020 | Modified: Jun 28, 2020

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    Udon noodles, a salty-spicy peanut sauce, spiced mushrooms, and chilli oil (optional for younger family members) make up this easy and comforting vegan version of a Sichuan classic street food, dan dan noodles.

    two bowls of dan dan noodles with spiced mushrooms leaving noodles visible, bowls of chilli oil and peanut sauce in the background

    Thick udon noodles lie over a salty spicy peanut sauce, topped with mushrooms flavoured with garlic, sesame and Chinese 5 spice, and a drizzle of chilli oil. It is served in these layers and each person mixes it together before they eat.

    You won’t miss the meat in these vegan noodle dish. In fact it is one of Mr Jones’s favourite meatfree meals. After initially not looking at all impressed when I said it was ‘vegan noodles’ for dinner, he cleaned his bowl and declared, ‘that was delish!’

    I have adapted the recipe to make it a dish you can make with ingredients from your local supermarket. So the Chinese 5 spice replaces Sichuan peppercorns, and capers are instead of Chinese pickles. A simple spicy chilli oil made with dried chilli flakes and olive oil provides heat.

    Family Friendly recipe: Drizzling the chilli oil over the noodles just before serving means you can leave the heat off for those who don’t like it. I leave it off toddler Jones’s and add it to the adults. The recipe makes enough for 2 adults and a toddler, but you can easily double it.

    bowl of dan dan noodles with antoher bowl just visible behind, with chilli oil on the side

    Make them your dan dan noodles:

    Use other noodles: whilst fresh wheat noodles are best (those that are kept in the fridge), I often use dried udon just because I often have them in the cupboard. The noodles I recommend not using are the quick cook noodles, as that could take the dish into the direction of one big stodgy mess.

    More spice: Sprinkle sliced fresh chilli over the top.

    No peanut butter: If you have peanut allergies in the house then you can use tahini, it will have a different taste so if you can eat peanuts I suggest you use peanut butter.

    Chilli oil: Use a bought chilli oil instead of making your own.

    Leftovers:

    I love cold noodles and vegetables so like these dan dan noodles cold, but you can reheat the noodles, mushrooms and peanut sauce in a saucepan over a medium – low heat with a little water until warmed through. Drizzle with chilli oil just before serving.

    Dan Dan noodles stirred and coated in sauce in bowl with chopsticks balanced on edge

    Vegan Dan Dan Noodles

    Author: Robyn

    Udon noodles, a salty-spicy peanut sauce, and spiced mushrooms all drizzled with chilli oil – optional for younger family members – make this easy and comforting vegan version of a Sichuan classic street food, dan dan noodles.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course dinner
    Cuisine Asian, Chinese, sichuan
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 566 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tbsp neutral oil such as vegetable oil
    • 1 tsp chilli flakes heaped
    • 180 g udon noodles
    • ½ tbsp neutral oil
    • 200 g mushrooms sliced
    • 2 cm fresh ginger grated
    • 2 spring onions finely sliced, whites for cooking and green parts for garnish
    • small pinch cloves
    • ¼ tsp Chinese five spice
    • 1 tsp capers roughly chopped, optional
    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • ½ tbsp rice wine vinegar
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce

    Peanut Sauce

    • 2 tbsp peanut butter smooth
    • 3 tbsp soy sauce
    • ½ tbsp chilli oil
    • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
    • 3-4 tbsp noodle cooking water helps to thicken the sauce

    Instructions
     

    To make the chilli oil:

    • Put the chilli flakes and oil in a small saucepan over a low heat.
    • Heat for 30 seconds - you want them to warm in the oil, not sizzle.
    • Take off the heat and leave to infuse whilst you cook the rest of the dish.
    • Cook the noodles according to packet instructions. Whilst they are boiling, cook the mushrooms.

    Mushrooms:

    • Put ½ tbsp oil in frying pan and heat over high heat. Once hot add the mushrooms and cook over high heat until golden. Don’t stir too often - this will help them go brown.
    • When the mushrooms start turning a deep golden brown, add the grated ginger and whites of the spring onions. Cook for a minute.
    • Turn the heat down and add a pinch of cloves, Chinese five spice, capers, sesame oil, soy and vinegar. Stir to coat the mushrooms and cook for a minute or so until the liquid has evaporated.

    Peanut Sauce:

    • Mix the peanut butter with the soy sauce, chilli oil, rice wine vinegar and 3 tbsp of the water the noodles have been cooked in. If too thick add a little extra water. (You want it to be thick but be able to pour it off a spoon.)
    • Drain the noodles.
    • Divide the sauce between 2-3 bowls, top with noodles, then the mushrooms.
    • Sprinkle over the green parts of the onion.
    • Serve straight away, with chilli oil at the table so the family can help themselves.
    • Mix the noodles, mushrooms and sauce together to eat.

    Notes

    Chilli Oil: If the chilli flakes start to sizzle in the oil, they will burn and you will have to start the oil again.
    Peanut Sauce Notes:
    When you first mix the peanut butter with the soy sauce it will look grainy and thick, don’t worry it will thin, just keep whisking.
    Adding the cooking water gives the sauce a glossy sheen

    Nutrition

    Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 3188mgPotassium: 551mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 416IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword chinese 5 spice, easy chilli oil, mushrooms, udon noodles, vegan spicy noodles

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    Comments

    1. Alex says

      June 28, 2020 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      I am going to make this for lunch today – it sounds absolutely incredible! What a delicious mix of flavour – and who doesn’t love noodles! 🙂

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        June 28, 2020 at 3:31 pm

        Thanks Alex! It is packed with flavour, and yes, noodles are always a win!

        Reply
    2. Sally says

      June 28, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      Saving this recipe and making it for dinner this week! Looks so flavourful and easy, I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        June 28, 2020 at 3:32 pm

        Thanks Sally! Yes it is packed with flavour! Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Sarah says

      June 28, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love Dan Dan noodles, this vegan version looks delicious! Adding it to next week’s meal plan now 🙂

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        June 28, 2020 at 3:33 pm

        Thanks Sarah! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sylvie says

      June 29, 2020 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      This dish looks SO packed with flavours, and I love that it is a vegan one too! Adding it to my list of meals to try this week 🙂

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        June 29, 2020 at 4:04 pm

        Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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