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Aubergine Peanut Dan-Dan Noodles with Cucumber

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Golden aubergine and mushrooms in a savoury peanut, soy and ginger sauce, tossed with noodles and fresh cucumber.

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30 min560 kcal4 base servingsDinnerVeganFamily Friendly
ContainsGluten, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soya
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Focus ingredients: aubergine, chestnut mushrooms, wholewheat noodles, peanut butter

Dietary fit: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Keep the cucumber raw and add it at the table for a crisp contrast to the warm noodles.

Aubergine Peanut Dan-Dan Noodles with Cucumber plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 2 aubergine
  • 300g chestnut mushrooms
  • 300g wholewheat noodles
  • 1 cucumber
  • 4 spring onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 20g fresh ginger
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mild chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

You'll also need

large frying pan, large saucepan, fine grater, small bowl, whisk

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Aubergine Peanut Dan-Dan Noodles with Cucumber cooking step 1: Prepare the vegetables.
    Step 1

    Prepare the vegetables

    Cut the aubergines into 2cm cubes and finely chop the mushrooms. Cut the cucumber into matchsticks, thinly slice the spring onions, and finely grate the garlic and ginger.

    8 min
  2. Aubergine Peanut Dan-Dan Noodles with Cucumber cooking step 2: Mix the peanut sesame sauce.
    Step 2

    Mix the peanut sesame sauce

    Whisk the soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, chilli flakes and 100ml warm water until smooth and pourable.

    3 min
  3. Aubergine Peanut Dan-Dan Noodles with Cucumber cooking step 3: Brown the aubergine.
    Step 3

    Brown the aubergine

    Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the aubergine and 0.5 teaspoon salt and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on several sides and soft at the centre.

    10 min
  4. Aubergine Peanut Dan-Dan Noodles with Cucumber cooking step 4: Build the savoury base.
    Step 4

    Build the savoury base

    Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes until their liquid has evaporated. Stir in the garlic, ginger and half the spring onions for 1 minute until fragrant.

    5 min
  5. Aubergine Peanut Dan-Dan Noodles with Cucumber cooking step 5: Cook the noodles.
    Step 5

    Cook the noodles

    Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a saucepan of boiling water according to the pack instructions until tender with a slight bite. Scoop out 100ml cooking water, then drain.

    6 min
  6. Aubergine Peanut Dan-Dan Noodles with Cucumber cooking step 6: Sauce and toss.
    Step 6

    Sauce and toss

    Pour the peanut sesame sauce into the aubergine pan and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the noodles and enough reserved water to loosen, then toss for 1 to 2 minutes until every strand is coated.

    4 min
  7. Aubergine Peanut Dan-Dan Noodles with Cucumber cooking step 7: Add the fresh finish.
    Step 7

    Add the fresh finish

    Divide the noodles between four bowls. Top with cucumber matchsticks, remaining spring onions and sesame seeds, keeping the crisp cucumber separate from the hot sauce until serving.

    2 min