Dan-Dan Noodles

Dan-Dan Noodles
Dan-Dan Noodles is a dairy free main course. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains roughly 14g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 400 calories. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up garlic, bok choy, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the balsamic vinegar you could follow this main course with the Skinny Strawberry Ice Cream as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 36 minutes.

Instructions

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Pulse the sesame seeds in a mini food processor with 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt until powdery; set aside.
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Prepare the stir-fry: Quarter, seed and finely dice the pickles and put in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the garlic, ginger, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
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Mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce and the broth in a third bowl.
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Mix the pork with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt in another bowl.
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Place the four bowls by the stove.
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Place a large skillet over high heat.
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Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, then the pork, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked but not dry, 4 minutes.
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8
Transfer the meat to a bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet; stir-fry the pickles for 1 minute.
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Add the garlic mixture and fry 30 seconds.
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Add the broth and boil until reduced by half, 4 minutes. Divide the broth among bowls and drizzle with the chili oil and vinegar.
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Meanwhile, add the noodles and bok choy to the boiling water and cook until just tender, 2 minutes.
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Drain and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Season with salt, then divide among the bowls. Top with pork and sprinkle with sesame powder.
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14
Serve with more sesame and chili oil.
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Photograph by Sang An
DifficultyHard
Ready In36 m.
Servings8
Health Score22
Dish TypesSide Dish
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