How long does Dan Dan Noodles take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Dan Dan Noodles serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Dan Dan Noodles vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Dan Dan Noodles spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Dan Dan Noodles?

140 grams Noodles, 40 grams Tahini, 1½ tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Chilli Oil, 1/8 cup Roasted Peanuts, 2 Bok Choy, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Dan Dan Noodles?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Dan Dan Noodles?

About 490 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Dan Dan Noodles

Name: Dan Dan Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 40 grams Tahini; 3 cloves Garlic, Grated; 2 inch Ginger, Grated; 3/4 tsp Salt; 1½ tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Chilli Oil; 2 tbsp Hot Water; For Boiling Hot Water; 2 Bok Choy; 140 grams Noodles; 1 tbsp Spring Onion (greens), Chopped; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, Crushed; ½ tbsp Chilli Oil; 1/8 cup Roasted Peanuts, Crushed

25 min
hot
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Dan Dan Mian · Veg · One-pot meals, Noodles & Pasta

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Dan dan noodles, or dan dan mian, in a tahini, soy and chilli oil sauce with bok choy and peanuts. Spicy, serves 2, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

2 people

Tahini40 grams
Garlic, Grated3 cloves
Ginger, Grated2 inch
Salt3/4 tsp
Soy Sauce1½ tbsp
Vinegar1 tbsp
Honey1 tbsp
Chilli Oil1½ tbsp
Hot Water2 tbsp
Hot WaterFor Boiling
Bok Choy2
Noodles140 grams
Spring Onion (greens), Chopped1 tbsp
Black Peppercorns, Crushed1 tsp
Roasted Peanuts, Crushed1/8 cup

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	490kcal	980kcal
Protein	14g	28g
Carbohydrate	70g	139g
Fat	19g	38g
Fibre	5.5g	11g
Sugar	7.5g	15g

Cookd masalas for noodles

Method

1
Mix all the ingredients required for the sauce (except for the hot water) together.
TahiniGarlicGingerSaltSoy SauceVinegarHoneyChilli OilHot Water
2
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, blanch the bok choy for 30 seconds and immediately place in a bowl of cold water.
Hot WaterBok Choy
3
In the same boiling water, cook your noodles as per package instructions.
Noodles
4
Take 2 tbsp of the boiling water and add to the sauce. Whisk to incorporate thoroughly. To plate, pour the sauce in the bottom of the bowl. Place the cooked noodles on top. Garnish with spring onions, crushed black pepper and a spoon of chilli oil. To eat, use a fork or chopsticks and incorporate the sauce with the noodles.
Spring Onion (greens)Black PeppercornsChilli OilRoasted Peanuts

Before you start

How long does Dan Dan Noodles take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dan Dan Noodles serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dan Dan Noodles vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Dan Dan Noodles spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Dan Dan Noodles?: 140 grams Noodles, 40 grams Tahini, 1½ tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Chilli Oil, 1/8 cup Roasted Peanuts, 2 Bok Choy, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dan Dan Noodles?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Dan Dan Noodles?: About 490 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.