dan dan noodle

These vegan dan dan noodles are from the new book Speedy BOSH! – a surprisingly easy Chinese recipe with incredible flavour. It wows the taste buds with its punchy flavours, and the noodles are great at absorbing flavour. This recipe is from Speedy BOSH! by Henry Firth and Ian Theasby (HQ, £22).

Spicy vegan dan dan noodles

tbsp sesame oil, plus extra if needed

mushrooms (we used shiitake), finely chopped

plant-based mince (see tip)

ramen noodles (or whichever noodles you prefer)

garlic

ginger

tsp chinese five-spice powder

spring onions, sliced

Chilli oil

tbsp sesame seeds

For the sauce…

tbsp tahini

soy sauce

tbsp rice vinegar vinegar

tbsp sesame oil

tsp sugar

tsp chilli flakes

Heat the sesame oil in a hot frying pan, then add the mushrooms and mince with a pinch of salt. Fry for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until you’re left with a crispy mixture (turn down the heat if you find it sticks to the pan too much).

Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl with 50ml cold water.

Grate the garlic into the mince pan with the ginger. Add the chinese five-spice and cook for 1 minute, adding a splash more sesame oil if the mixture looks too dry.

Pour in a third of the sauce and cook for 2 minutes until the mince is slightly browned. Remove half the mince mixture and set it aside. Reduce the heat to low. Transfer the cooked noodles to the pan and add most of the spring onions. Increase the heat, pour in the remaining sauce and stir well, adding a splash of water to loosen if necessary.

Divide the noodle mixture among 2-3 bowls. Top with the reserved crispy mince, then finish each portion with a drizzle of chilli oil, sesame seeds and the remaining spring onions.

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