{"id":"d34e92ed-815e-4355-8703-cb64d5b34a8d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/d34e92ed-815e-4355-8703-cb64d5b34a8d","source_url":"https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/better-than-takeout-dan-dan-noodles/","title":"Better Than Takeout Dan Dan Noodles.","description":"For those nights when you’re craving spicy, warming Chinese inspired noodles, but don’t want to wait for takeout.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Better-Than-Takeout-Dan-Dan-Noodles-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons sesame oil","item":"+ 2 tablespoons sesame oil","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or smashed","item":"garlic","quantity":6,"unit":"clove","preparation":"thinly sliced or smashed"},{"text":"1-2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce","item":"low sodium soy sauce","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup hoisin sauce  ((make sure to use GF, if needed))","item":"hoisin sauce ((make sure to use GF, if needed))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon honey","item":"honey","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons rice vinegar","item":"rice vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter or tahini","item":"creamy peanut butter or tahini","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"8 ounces Chinese style egg noodles, or rice noodles","item":"Chinese style egg noodles, or rice noodles","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth","item":"low sodium chicken broth","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped","item":"fresh baby spinach","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"roughly chopped"},{"text":"1/2 pound ground chicken or pork","item":"ground chicken or pork","quantity":0.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"2 cups mixed mushrooms, chopped","item":"mixed mushrooms","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"black pepper","item":"black pepper"},{"text":"1  medium shallot, chopped","item":"medium shallot","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"4  green onions, chopped","item":"green onions","quantity":4,"preparation":"chopped"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"To make the chili oil. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 1/3 cup sesame oil, the garlic, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally until the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and very carefully transfer the oil to a heat proof bowl or glass jar"},{"number":2,"text":"Meanwhile, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, vinegar, peanut butter/tahini, and 1/3 cup water in a bowl"},{"number":3,"text":"Cook the egg/rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. To the pot used to cook the noodles, add the broth and 1/2 of the soy sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stir in the spinach. Keep warm"},{"number":4,"text":"Place the skillet used to make the chili oil, over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and the chicken. Season with black pepper and brown all over, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and shallot, and cook another 2-3 minutes. Slowly pour in 1/2 of the soy sauce mixture. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce coats the chicken and the meat begins to caramelize and get crispy, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2-4 tablespoons chili oil. Remove from the heat"},{"number":5,"text":"Ladle the broth into bowls. Add the noodles and toss combine. Spoon the meat over the noodles. Top with green onions and additional chili oil. Enjoy"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.693223+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.693223+00:00"}