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Dan Dan Inspired Noodle Meal Prep

Name: Dan Dan Inspired Noodle Meal Prep
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 750 g Beef mince, 5% fat; 5-6 Spring onions or scallions, white parts; 5-6 Spring onion greens, reserved from above; 25 g Fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tbsp Low sodium light soy sauce; 1 tbsp Low sodium dark soy sauce; 1 tsp Avocado oil or neutral-flavoured oil; 3 tbsp Peanut butter, smooth; 2 tbsp Chilli crisp; 2 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar; 5 Garlic cloves, grated; 450 g Fresh ramen noodles; 2-3 Baby bok choy, halved lengthways; ~1 medium Cucumber, julienned; ~1-2 tbsp Chilli crisp, extra; 50 ml Reserved noodle water, to loosen

⏱ 35 min🍽 Serves 5

A satisfying meal prep dish featuring fresh ramen noodles topped with seasoned beef, creamy peanut dan dan sauce, and fresh vegetables. Each serving delivers 50g of protein and the sauce develops even better flavour over time, making it perfect for the week ahead.

High-protein

Adapted from a video by Chef Jack Ovens

The Noodle Meal Prep That Fixes Your Takeaway Cravings | 50g Protein

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Ingredients

Beef mince, 5% fat750 g
Spring onions or scallions, white parts5-6
Spring onion greens, reserved from aboveFor garnish5-6
Fresh ginger, finely grated25 g
Shaoxing wine2 tbsp
Low sodium light soy sauce1 tbsp
Low sodium dark soy sauce1 tbsp
Avocado oil or neutral-flavoured oil1 tsp
Peanut butter, smooth

Steps

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1
Prepare the dan dan sauce by grating five garlic cloves into a bowl, then add the peanut butter, drained chilli crisp, sugar, light and dark soy sauces, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar. Mix until completely smooth and set aside.
2
Prepare the beef ingredients: finely grate the fresh ginger. Separate the spring onion white parts and green parts; finely slice the white parts for cooking and slice the green parts, soaking them in ice-cold water to enhance crispness and colour.
3
Prepare the bok choy by cutting into ten even pieces and washing thoroughly to remove any dirt trapped between the layers.
4
Heat a pan on high and add the oil. Once it begins to lightly smoke, add the beef mince, spread it flat on the pan bottom, and leave undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to develop a brown crust.
5
Begin breaking up the beef and continue cooking for 5-6 minutes total until well browned all over. Add the sliced spring onion whites and grated ginger, cooking for about 2 minutes while stirring regularly to release aromatic compounds.
6
Add the light and dark soy sauces and pour in the Shaoxing wine to deglaze the pan. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the beef is glossy and firm, then remove from heat.
7
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the bok choy, cooking for about 60 seconds before removing with a slotted spoon. The slight bitterness cuts through the richness of the peanut sauce and adds freshness.
8
In the same pot, cook the fresh ramen noodles. Before draining, reserve about 50ml of the noodle water and whisk it into the dan dan sauce until smooth. Drain the noodles and immediately toss them with the hot sauce to coat evenly.
9
Divide everything equally into five containers: use the noodles as the base, top with the seasoned beef, add the bok choy pieces, arrange the drained spring onion greens on top, and finish with a drizzle of extra chilli crisp.

Dan Dan Inspired Noodle Meal Prep

Ingredients

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