DAN DAN MEIN (SPICY SZECHUAN NOODLES)
There are two versions of the origin of this name. "Dan Dan" is onomatopoetic for "clap clap" and supposedly refers to the noise made by street vendors in Szechuan as they hawk this tasty snack. Dandan are wooden buckets, one on each end of a pole carried across the shoulders, from which vendors sell Dan Dan Mein in the streets of Chengdu. This recipe is adapted from Mrs Chiang's Szechuan Cookbook. It calls for Szechuan peppercorns, called "huajiao" ("flower pepper") in Chinese, and these are what give Szechuan food its distinctive taste. They can be found in Chinese specialty groceries. Do not substitute with black peppercorns, cayenne pepper or red chili peppers. Furthermore, do not substitute Middle Eastern tahini paste for the rich Chinese toasted sesame paste. The two are not interchangeable, although peanut butter is an acceptable alternative in this recipe. For the hot chili oil, use a commercial brand, mince any good dried red chilies, or make you own as follows.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Japanese
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Crush the garlic cloves with the side of a cleaver, then peel and chop coarsely.
- Peel the ginger, then dice finely.
- Place the garlic and ginger into a mortar, add salt, then pulverize with a pestle.
- Add the water to the mashed garlic and ginger mixture, stir until well combined, and set aside.
- Chop the green onions very finely, then measure – you will need 4 tablespoons in total.
- In each of four small bowls, place 1 tablespoon of the garlic-ginger-water mixture, 1 tablespoon of chopped green onions, 2 teaspoons hot chili oil, 1/8 teaspoon ground roasted Szechuan peppercorns, 4 teaspoons Asian roasted sesame paste, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and ½ teaspoon sugar, and mix well.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil and cook the noodles according to the directions on the package, until al dente (fresh Chinese noodles usually take from 5 to 10 minutes – don’t overcook).
- Drain, and divide the steaming hot noodles between four plates.
- Each person individually mixes his sauce ingredients together with his noodles.
- For the chili oil: Heat the oil until it is just beginning to smoke.
- Remove from heat, add the hot red pepper flakes, and stir.
- The mixture will foam, and will smell very strong!
- It can be kept for months under refrigeration.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 753, Fat 48.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Sodium 1444.6, Carbohydrate 72.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 11.7
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Aashiq Rain
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Starr Marie
[email protected]The sauce was very flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked.
j “Jay” c
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great!
Ntrama Okyerekwame
[email protected]This was my first time making Dan Dan Mein and it was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Ahmed Luqman
[email protected]Overall, this was a great recipe! The sauce was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Anthony Round
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The sauce lacked flavor.
Sky's__World
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less chili oil.
Ayan Sarkar
[email protected]This was my first time making Dan Dan Mein and it was delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
BD Digonto
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The sauce was very flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Lizwi Mzimela
[email protected]This was the best Dan Dan Mein I've ever had! The sauce was incredible and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Shanu Shanu
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The sauce lacked flavor and the noodles were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.
RR A
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The sauce was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would recommend using less chili oil if you don't like spicy food.
fakhar Ulislam
[email protected]This was my first time making Dan Dan Mein, and I was really happy with the results. The sauce was delicious and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I especially liked the addition of the crispy wonton strips, which added a nice crunch. Will definitel
Peris jung Kunwar
[email protected]I've made this Dan Dan Mein recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is so flavorful and addictive, and the noodles are always cooked perfectly. I love that this dish can be easily customized to your own t
claude chico
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I added a little extra chili oil for some extra heat, and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.
Latasha Jennings
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of Szechuan cuisine, and this Dan Dan Mein recipe did not disappoint. The sauce was incredibly flavorful, with a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and sour. The noodles were cooked al dente and had a great texture. Overall, this was an
Tiwaah Akua
[email protected]This Dan Dan Mein recipe was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, with just the right amount of spice. The noodles were cooked perfectly and had a wonderful chewiness. I especially loved the addition of the crispy wonton