Dan Hua Tang

Dan Hua Tang is a comforting Chinese midnight dish featuring fragrant rice noodles in a savory broth, perfect for late-night cravings. This gluten-free version showcases fresh vegetables and a touch of spice, making it both satisfying and nourishing.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 150 grams
• Chicken broth - 500 milliliters
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Bell pepper - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Chili oil - 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in the julienned carrot and sliced bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Add the fresh spinach and cooked rice noodles to the pot, stirring until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and a drizzle of chili oil if desired. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in fat and gluten-free, suitable for various dietary needs.

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