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Vegan Dan Dan Noodles
Vegan dan dan noodles is a plant based version of our favorite weeknight meal ~ this easy Chinese noodle bowl has got all the flavor without the meat!
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
516 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
sauce
- 1/4 cup Chili oil I love Fly by Jing, or you can make your own with my recipe, here!, Chinese style with chili flakes
- 3 Tbsp tamari soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp tahini sesame paste or peanut butter as alternative
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorn ground, optional
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger freshly grated
tofu
- 1/2 lb tofu extra firm
- vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp tamari soy sauce
- 2 tsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp mirin
- 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
noodles
- 9 ounce asian noodles package, example brand Hakubaku Ramen
greens
- 1 bunch scallions trimmed and sliced in 3 inch pieces
- 2-3 baby bok choy trimmed and sliced lengthwise into quarters
garnish
- cashews chopped, or peanuts
- scallions sliced
- sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Get a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together. Taste to adjust any of the ingredients to your liking and set aside.
Cup of Yum
tofu crumbles
- Meanwhile slice your block of tofu into thin slices. Then stack the slices and slice again. The cut crosswise to create a very fine mince.
- Heat the oil in a skillet or wok and stir fry the tofu for several minutes. It's not going to brown, but it will release moisture. If your pieces of tofu are larger, break them down with the back of a spatula as you fry. You want a small crumbly texture.
- Add the Tamari, hoisin, mirin, and 5 spice powder to the pan and continue stir frying for another few minutes. The liquid will evaporate and you'll be left with a crumbly mixture. Remove it to a plate.
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, this is usually just a few minutes. At the last minute, add the scallions and bok choy to the boiling water. Reserve about a cup of the cooking water, then drain.
- Add 1/3 cup of the cooking water to the tofu skillet, and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Add the sauce and just bring to a simmer.
- Divide the sauce equally between 4 bowls.
- Top the sauce with the noodles and wilted veggies. Then spoon the tofu over top.
- Garnish with chopped cashews, sliced scallions, and sesame seeds. Toss the noodles with the sauce before eating.
Notes
- This is the traditional way to serve dan dan noodles, with the sauce on the bottom of the bowl, topped with the noodles. I prefer to toss the noodles with the hot sauce first and then add to the serving bowls.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
516kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
0.1mg
(0%)
Sodium
2395mg
(100%)
Potassium
299mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
16IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2395mg | 100% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.