Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 30 gsesame paste
• 1 tbspvegetable oil
• 15 mlsoy sauce
• 100 gwheat noodles (dry)
• 100 gplant-based mince
• 50 gbok choy, chopped
• 5 tspchili oil

Method

1. Boil the wheat noodles according to the packet instructions. In the last minute of cooking, throw in the chopped bok choy to quickly blanch it. Drain everything well.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the plant-based mince until thoroughly browned and slightly crispy.
3. In a serving bowl, vigorously mix the sesame paste, soy sauce, and chili oil to form the sauce base.
4. Add the hot, drained noodles and bok choy to the bowl, tossing aggressively until completely coated in the sauce.
5. Spoon the crispy plant-based mince directly over the top of the noodles.
6. Serve immediately, tossing once more just before eating.