Pf Changs China Bistro Dan Dan Noodles Food

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.

PF CHANG'S DAN DAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Combine all sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Heat wok. Add one teaspoons of oil. Sear chili paste, garlic, and minced green onion for 5 seconds to release flavors.
• Add cooked ground chicken and sear, stirring and tossing for 5 to 10 seconds.
• Add sauce mixture and simmer for 20 seconds. Add egg noodles to boiling water and heat for 5 to 10 seconds. Remove noodles from water and place in strainer. Move to serving plate.
• Thicken chicken and sauce with a mixture of corn starch and water (equal parts). Consistency should be a very thick sauce to stand on top of the noodles. Pour over center of noodles.
• Garnish with bean sprouts and julienne cucumbers.

PF CHANG'S GARLIC NOODLES RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta. Rinse and cool down. Set aside. Toss in red chile flakes and cilantro.
• Wash cucumber. Slice diagonally into 1/4" thick slices. Slice into strips. Set aside.
• Heat wok thoroughly, add oil, then minced garlic. Stir fry briefly. Do not burn garlic or it will take on an acrid smell and taste. (If this happens, throw it out and start over.).
• Add sugar and vinegar.
• Add noodle to wok, stirring and tossing to mix until noodle is heated through.
• Place on plates and surround with cucumber strips.

PF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO DAN DAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat wok or large skillet, add 1 tsp oil and sear the chili paste, garlic and green onion for 5 seconds, using caution to avoid inhaling the direct fumes.
• Add cooked ground chicken, tossing and stirring for 10 seconds. Add all the liquid ingredients and simmer for 20 seconds.
• Add a "slurry," equal parts of cornstarch and water mixed together (a tsp or 2 of each) to thicken the sauce. Consistency should be thick enough to stand on top of the noodles.
• Pour sauce over a serving plate of hot cooked noodles. Garnish with bean sprouts and julienned cucumbers.