DAN DAN NOODLES ENJOY DAN:

                              DAN DAN NOODLES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon cherry wine vinegar

1/4-sesame oil

1/2-teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoons EACH minced garlic, minced ginger, and five-spice powder

10 cremini mushrooms, sliced

1/2-cup dan dan sauce (recipe to follow)

24 ounces Ramon noodles

1/2-cup scallion, bias-sliced into 1/2-inch lengths (green parts only

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 450 F)

1.   In bowl whisk, together wine vinegar and next 5 ingredients.

2.   Whisk unit thoroughly combined.

3.   Toss the mushrooms into the vinaigrette and place in a single sheet pan.

4.   Roast for 10 minutes or until crispy on the edges.

5.   Warm the dan dan sauce in small saucepan over low heat.

6.   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

7.   Cook the noodles according to package instructions.

8.   When tender, drain them immediately add to dan dan sauce.

9.   Toss gently to coat evenly.

10.                Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the mushrooms and scallion.

DAN DAN SAUCE:

Makes 2 cups:

1/4-cup Sriracha

1/4-cup sesame tahini

1/4-cup tamarind paste

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/4-teaspoon Chile oil

1/2-teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns

1/4-teaspoons brown sugar

3/4-cup vegetables stock

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

ENJOY DAN:                                  SING SONS AND PLANT SEEDS!!