Dan Sandwich Food

DAN'S FAVORITE SUPERSIZED SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Split loaf in half lengthwise.
• Blend mayo and chipotle in a food processor until smooth. Spread on both halves of ciabatta.
• Layer sliced chicken, avocado, tomatoes and jack cheese on bottom half of ciabatta.
• Cover with top half of loaf and wrap in foil.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Slice into four pieces.

DAN DAN NOODLES (PF CHANG STYLE)

Steps:

• Saute chicken breast in a skillet in a little oil for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Allow to cool; then mince.
• Prepare the noodles following the directions on the package; typically boil for 3 to 5 minutes in 8 to 10 cups boiling water.
• For Sauce:.
• In a wok heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
• Add garlic and green onion and saute for just a few seconds; careful that the garlic doesn't burn.
• Add soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar and chile-garlic sauce. Combine the cornstarch with ½ cup water and stir it into the sauce. Simmer sauce for about 2 minutes or until it thickens.
• Once thick, add the chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
• Place cooked noodles onto a serving plate.
• Spoon chicken and sauce over the top of the noodles.
• Garnish with bean sprouts or peanuts before serving.

DAN DAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Place noodles in a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add peanuts to pan; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Combine peanuts, soy sauce, sambal oelek, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a mini food chopper; process until finely ground.
• Cook pork and salt in a wok over medium-high heat until no longer pink, stirring to crumble, about 8 minutes. Add peanut mixture and 3/4 cup cooking liquid to pork; bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add pork mixture, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice to noodles; toss well. Serve.

DAN'S W.P.B. SANDWICH

Steps:

• Stir the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl; set aside.
• Spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter onto each slice of bread. Sprinkle the peanut butter with the sugar mixture. Sandwich the watermelon slice between the bread.