Vegetarian Peddlers Noodles Dan Dan Mien Recipes

DAN DAN MEIN BY SY

Steps:

• PREPARATION.
• Rinse the chili and spices off the preserved vegetables, cut into small pieces, put in a cup and into a microwave for 30-45 seconds, set aside.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a pan with a little oil, set aside.
• DAN DAN MEIN SAUCE.
• In a bowl add the dark and light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame paste, chili oil (optional), sesame oil, granulated sugar, sesame seeds, use a whisk for a smooth sauce, set aside.
• Bring 1 cup of chicken stock to a low simmer, optional add 4 more cups of chicken stock if you are going to serve Dan Dan Mein with a bowl of hot broth.
• In a separate pot add 1 cup of the heated stock and 2 cup of water, bring to a boil, add the already cooked noodles and let cook for about 1-2 minutes, then remove the noodles to a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking, set aside.
• DIRECTIONS.
• Place the cooled noodles in 4 individual bowls.
• Add in the center, some of the chopped scallions and pistachio/peanut nuts.
• Add the Dan Dan Mein Sauce around the inside perimeter of the bowls.
• Add some of the preserved vegetables and shrimp around the inside perimeter of the bowls as well.
• Serve with a bowl of hot broth on the side (optional).
• Guests can toss the noodles and ingredients in their individual bowl and enjoy!
• NOTE: A second version, is to put the noodles in a bowl and add hot broth, Dan Dan Mein soy sauce paste, ground pork (instead of shrimp) and other spices for a more soupy dish. A good substitute for the Dan Dan Mein soy sauce paste, is to use a jar of Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce which can be found in Asian food stores.

DAN DAN MIAN (DAN DAN NOODLES)

Steps:

• Heat a large wok over high heat until a bead of water dances on the surface and then evaporates. Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the ginger, garlic, and green onions and cook, stirring, just until fragrant. Add the pork and the preserved vegetable and stir until the meat loses its raw color, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook for a few seconds to evaporate the alcohol and then add ½ cup of the chicken broth, soy sauce, chile oil, and vinegar. Bring the liquid to a boil and remove from heat.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Remove the noodles from their packaging and fluff the strands to separate. Add the noodles to the boiling water. Let the pot come back up to a boil, then add the 2 cups cold water. Bring to a boil again and immediately drain the noodles. Shake the colander to drain the noodles well and then divide the noodles between the individual serving bowls.
• Top each serving of noodles with some spicy pork mixture and ladle over a bit of the remaining hot chicken broth. Place some of the blanched spinach on one side of the noodles and sprinkle with the chopped nuts and a little ground Sichuan peppercorns. Serve immediately.

VEGETARIAN PEDDLER'S NOODLES (DAN DAN MIEN)

Steps:

• Boil a large pot of water & boil noodles until done.
• Drain noodles & mix with 1 T oil. Put on a platter to cool.
• Chop preserved vegetables, peanuts, and scallions as fine as you can.
• Add water to the sesame paste while stirring until smooth.
• SERVING SUGGESTION #1.
• Put each ingredient in a separate container. Serve each person 1/2 bowl of noodles and let them add the condiments and sauces as they desire.
• SERVING SUGGESTION #2.
• Pour garnishes, including sesame paste/ water, on top of the noodles. Serve each person and let them put their own sauces on top.
• You might want to use less of the garnish when serving this way.