High-Protein Dan Dan Noodles
These high-protein Dan Dan noodles bring bold Sichuan-inspired flavors with a creamy, spicy sesame sauce and savory ground meat topping. A perfect balance of heat, richness, and protein-packed comfort.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook noodles until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- Cook the Meat: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken or turkey with garlic and ginger. Cook until browned. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, and five-spice powder, cooking for another 2–3 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame paste or peanut butter, chili oil, sesame oil, honey, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide sauce evenly into bowls. Add hot noodles directly on top and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the Toppings: Spoon cooked meat over noodles. Garnish with cilantro and green onions. Drizzle with extra chili oil if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
- Store sauce separately to keep noodles from getting soggy
- Use high-protein or chickpea noodles for extra protein boost
- Reheat noodles with a splash of water or broth
- Keep herbs fresh by adding just before serving
- Swap ground chicken for extra-lean beef or tofu for variation
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