From the rainy streets of China’s Sichuan, comes this flavorful dish, Dandanmian (commonly known as Dan Dan Noodles). Literally meaning “carrying-pole noodles”, the dish is a mix of our Five Chilli Oil Topping, sichuan pepper, minced pork or mock meat, and scallions served over noodles.
Chef’s note:
For a splash of flavour and colour, add 1 teaspoon of Boombay’s Five Chilli Oil Topping to the water before boiling the noodles.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon of Boombay’s Five Chilli Oil Topping
- 400 grams of Dan Dan Noodles or thin wheat noodles
- 400 grams of minced Soy Nuggets or your favourite plant-based mince
- 2 Spring Onions
- Ginger chopped to one inch
- Salt to taste
- Roasted and crushed Peanuts to garnish
Products Used:
1
Prep
- Boil the noodles as per package instructions before draining it and keeping it aside
- Soak the minced soy/mock meat in salted hot water and cover it with a lid
- Keep the mince aside for 15 to 20 minutes and then drain it in a colander
- Finely chop the ginger and spring onion and keep the whites and greens of the spring onion separate
2
Cook
- Heat oil in a pan and add the ginger and whites of spring onion
- Cook until the onion is soft and season it with salt
- Add in the minced soy and mix it well
- Finally add the noodles and our Five Chilli Oil Topping to the pan and mix well
3
Garnish
Top this dish with the greens of the spring onions (vasant ke pyaaj) and the roasted and crushed peanuts (moongphali)