Dan Dan Noodles

Serves

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

For the noodles:
  1 lb. (450g) ground pork
  2 tsp. hoisin sauce
  2 tsp. tamari sauce
  ½ tsp. Chinese five spice
  1 tbsp. olive oil
  5 oz. (140g) shiitake mushrooms, whole or halved, depending on size
  1 tbsp. fresh root ginger, grated
  2 tbsps. shallots, minced
  8.5 oz. (240g) ramen noodles, dry
For the sauce:
  2 tbsp. tahini
  2 tsp. sesame oil
  1 ½ tbsp. tamari sauce
  ¼ tsp. Chinese five spice
  4 tbsp. chili oil crunch
  ¼ cup (60ml) reserved water from noodles
4 green onions, sliced, to garnish

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

595

Fats

31 g

Protein

28 g

Carbs

56 g

Instructions

  • Heat a large dry non-stick skillet over a medium-high heat and cook the ground pork, using a spoon to break up the meat. When almost cooked, add the hoisin sauce, tamari sauce and Chinese five spice. Mix well and cook for a further 2-4 minutes then remove from the skillet.
  • Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles according to instructions on the packaging. Strain the water and reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water for adding to the sauce later. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the shiitake mushrooms for approximately 5 minutes until lightly browned. Add the ginger and shallots and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Place the sauce ingredients into a small bowl and mix well to combine. Now add the sauce to the mushrooms and cook on a low heat for 2 minutes. Add in the pork and cooked noodles and mix well. Serve garnished with sliced spring onions.