Recipe: Vegan Dan Dan Noodles with Asian CucumbersDescription: A spicy and savory vegan version of the classic Dan Dan noodles, served with tangy Asian cucumbers.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 60Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar, 1 whole cucumber, 1 whole shallot, 600 g lo mein noodles, 2 tablespoon garlic, 2 tablespoon peanut oil, 2 tablespoon ginger, 0.25 cup szechuan sauce, 1 tablespoon coconut aminos, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon tahini, 2 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter, 0.75 cup water, 2 teaspoon sichuan red peppercorn, 370 g meatless beef style crumbles, 4 whole green onionInstructions: Bring 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour over 1 whole seedless cucumber (thinly sliced) and 1 whole shallot (thinly sliced) in a bowl. Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature, then serve chilled. Cook 600 g Lo Mein Noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Heat a stir-fry pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, and 1 tablespoon chopped ginger. Cook, stirring for 1 minute until soft but not browned. Add 0.25 cup szechuan sauce, 1 tablespoon coconut aminos, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon tahini, 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter, and 0.75 cup water. Bring to a simmer, stirring for about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Wipe the pan clean. Heat the pan on high for 1 minute. Add 2 teaspoons lightly crushed sichuan red peppercorns and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon salt; swirl for 15 seconds. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil and 1 tablespoon ginger; swirl for another 15 seconds. Add 370 g Meatless Beef Style Crumbles; cook, stirring for 5-6 minutes until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium-high; add the reserved sauce and simmer for 30 seconds. Add the cooked lo mein noodles and stir for 1 minute to combine. Transfer the noodles to a large serving platter and top with the cooked crumbles. Garnish with 4 whole green onions (chopped). Serve with the prepared Asian cucumbers.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: vegan, asian, noodles, spicyThis Vegan Dan Dan Noodles with Asian Cucumbers recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 60 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.