Dan dan noodles from Hearth & Home: Cook, Share, and Celebrate Family-Style (page 31) by Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk

  • five-spice powder
    This classic Chinese five spice mix unites the five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and savory. Based on the traditional philosophy of balancing yin and yang, Chinese five spice complements fatty meats like pork belly, goose, and duck. (The Spice House) Buy Now
  • green onions
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  • Serves : 4 to 6

  • EYB Comments

    Can substitute mirin for Shaoxing wine. Can use the "Five-spice powder" recipe on p.228, the "Chili oil" recipe on p.231, and the "Hoisin sauce" recipe on p.239.

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Accompaniments: Blistered beans with ginger, black garlic and cashews

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    Can substitute mirin for Shaoxing wine. Can use the "Five-spice powder" recipe on p.228, the "Chili oil" recipe on p.231, and the "Hoisin sauce" recipe on p.239.

  • averythingcooks on August 28, 2022

    I scaled this back for 2 with 1/2 the sauce, 8 oz ground pork, 2 oz noodles and then replaced the bok choy with some stir fried veg at the end (small amts each of celery, carrots, sweet red peppers, sweet banana peppers, broccoli florets & red onions). I added a shot of honey to the sauce (the peanut butter used is not very sweet at all) and a tsp of gochujang flakes. With a final addition of fresh spinach and the sprinkle of green onions & chopped cashews, this was a really delicious one bowl dinner.

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