Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles Sesame Free 1771705729109 0ei2
A savory, spicy Sichuan-inspired noodle dish using creamy peanut butter and sunflower oil as a safe, sesame-free alternative.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz Wheat noodles
- 8 oz Shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
- 3 tbsp Natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Chili oil (sesame-free)
- 1 tbsp Chinkiang black vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
- 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup Preserved mustard greens (Sui Mi Ya Cai)(optional)
- 2 stalks Scallions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Cook the wheat noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat sunflower oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the chopped shiitake mushrooms and sauté until browned and slightly crispy to mimic minced meat.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and preserved mustard greens, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, black vinegar, and ground Sichuan peppercorns until smooth.
- 6
Add the vegetable broth to the sauce mixture to thin it out to a pourable consistency.
- 7
Divide the sauce among four serving bowls, then top with the cooked noodles.
- 8
Add the mushroom mixture over the noodles and garnish generously with sliced scallions before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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