Quite possibly the best recipe I have that is insanely delicious and not very bad for you is Alton Brown’s Dan Dan Noodles. Here’s the recipe:
Dan Dan Noodles – Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2011
Prep Time: 30 min Inactive Prep Time: 0 Cook Time:1 min
Level: Easy
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
1 tablespoon chili oil
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces ramen noodles
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
3 scallions, finely chopped
Directions
Place the peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce,
brown sugar, sesame oil, black vinegar, and chili oil into the bowl of a mini-food processor. Process until
the mixture is well combined and forms a paste, 1 to 2 minutes. With the processor running, gradually add the
chicken broth and process until the sauce is creamy and well combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a large
mixing bowl, cover, and set aside while you prepare the rest of the dish.
Place 4 quarts water into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook until al
dente, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander. Add the noodles to the bowl with the sauce and toss
to combine. Serve topped with the peanuts and scallions.
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