Dan Dan Noodles
Back on Mother's Day my guys had taken me to P.F. Chang's Chinese Bistro for lunch where I had the spicy Dan Dan Noodles. I adored this spicy chicken dish adorned with fresh bean sprouts, julienned cucumbers, and peanuts. I vowed to recreate this dish so I did a bit of internet research looking for a recipe. Nothing I found seemed quite right, many even lacking much in the way of "spice," so I came up with my own variation, using common pantry items. It's not a perfect recreation, but still very, very good...I will make this one again.
Dan Dan Noodles
4 tbs. soy sauce
3 tbs. lime juice
3 tbs. canola oil
3 tbs. tahini (sesame paste)
3 tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 tbs. crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tbs.)
2 tsp. granulated sugar
12oz. pkg. dried Chinese egg noodles
1 lb. ground chicken (I used turkey)
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1/2 cup finely diced carrots
chicken broth, to thin to desired consistency
To serve: fresh mung bean sprouts, julienned cucumber (with the peel intact), chopped peanuts, sliced scallions
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ReplyDeleteTracey Arthur Cecie Im going to try this next time I go to pf changs :) I love getting foodie referrals about different dishes as sometimes Im reluctant to try something new as I dont want "buyers remorse"LOL.... i like all the ingredients in it so it should be a win win.
July 9 at 9:23am
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Casa En La Cocina said... I try to get something different each time we eat out...this is difficult sometimes when you really love something (like me and carnitas :)
July 9 at 3:45pm
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Casa En La Cocina said... I really like to take the opportunity to try things I wouldn't get at home... food that is deep fried (won't do it at home), and all kinds of seafood as I'll eat a much greater variety of these critters than the rest of the household.
July 9 at 3:49pm
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Tracey Arthur Cecie yes..im always afraid if i stray from my tried and true dish i might not like it as much...and lets face it, food is not cheap out...i hate when i try something and it doesnt live up to my expectation....but..u never know till u try right? my favorite restaurant is the teak in mt adam (thai food) i always get chicken pad thai and i love their spring rolls!! ive tried other things..but its my thing and i gotta have it.
July 9 at 8:07pm