Vegan Dan Dan Noodles

Evergreen Foods

Vegan Dan Dan Noodles

Evergreen Foods

Difficulty
Medium
Category
Dietary
Vegan
Servings
2
Cooking Time
40
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Ingredients

For Tofu Mince

  • 200–250g Evergreen Foods Hard Tofu, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 scallion (white part only), sliced
  • 1/2 cup yacai (preserved mustard greens)
  • 1 tbsp AYAM Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tsp AYAM Light Soy Sauce
  • 2 1/2 tsp AYAM Hoisin Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp AYAM Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Pinch white pepper
  • Optional: pinch MSG

For the Sauce

  • 2 tbsp sesame paste
  • 2 tbsp AYAM Light Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp AYAM Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 tsp AYAM Sesame Oil
  • 3–4 tbsp Sichuan chilli oil*
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 3–4 tbsp noodle water (to loosen)

Notes
Chilli bean paste (1–2 tsp) is optional. If using, reduce chilli oil to avoid excess salt.
Chilli oil strength varies — adjust based on spice level and oil-to-crisp ratio.

For the Noodles & Greens

  • 200–250g Evergreen Foods Yang Chun Noodles
  • Bok choy

For Garnish

  • Scallion greens
  • Crushed peanuts
  • Extra chilli oil

Method

Step 1
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add crumbled tofu and pan-fry for 5–7 minutes until dry, lightly crispy, and golden. Add ginger and scallion whites, sauté 1 minute. Add yacai and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Splash in rice vinegar and let it evaporate. Season with oyster sauce, soy sauces, hoisin, sugar, five-spice, white pepper, and optional MSG. Cook 1–2 minutes until the tofu is evenly coated and savoury.

Step 2
Mix sesame paste, soy sauces, black vinegar, sesame oil, chilli oil, sugar, and garlic. Add 3 tbsp noodle water to loosen into a smooth, pourable sauce.

Step 3
Boil noodles according to package instructions. Add bok choy during the last 45 seconds. Reserve noodle water, then drain.

Step 4
Toss noodles with sauce, adding noodle water if needed. Plate noodles, top with tofu mince, greens, scallions, crushed peanuts, and extra chilli oil. Enjoy! ✨

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