Gluten-Free Dan Dan Noodles

Gluten-Free Dan Dan Noodles are a spicy, savory dish that combines gluten-free noodles with a rich, aromatic sauce, perfect for a midnight snack. This dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it an irresistible treat.

Gluten-Free Dan Dan Noodles
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
550 kcal

Ingredients

  • Gluten-free rice noodles - 200 grams
  • Ground pork - 100 grams
  • Sesame paste - 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
  • Chili oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
  • Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
  • Green onions (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
  • Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
  • Peanuts (crushed) - 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - to taste
  • Pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Cook the gluten-free rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a pan over medium heat, add the ground pork and cook until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pork, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, and rice vinegar, mixing well to coat the pork.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles with the pork sauce mixture, tossing until evenly coated.
  6. Serve the noodles topped with chopped green onions, cilantro, crushed peanuts, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Carbs: 60 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from the ground pork, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains healthy fats from sesame paste and peanuts, beneficial for heart health.

Tags

ChineseGluten-FreeMidnight