Canned Tuna Dan Dan Noodles Recipe

Name: Canned Tuna Dan Dan Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Fusion,American,Chinese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1/4 pound leftover cooked spaghetti, reheated in the microwave with a little water; 1 (5-ounce) can oil-packed tuna, not drained; 1 tablespoon hot paprika; 2 tablespoons chile paste (such as Sambal Oelek); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

A quick and satisfying meal, these Chinese-inspired noodles feature a savory peanut sauce and a spicy tuna topping, substituting canned tuna for ground beef.

⭐ 3.7 (6 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 2 minTotal: 12 minYields: 1 serving

Category Tags:

Lunch Snack Side Dish Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Fusion American Chinese

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Instructions

Start boiling water for spaghetti.
In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, water, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar until smooth; season to taste.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain, and then add to the peanut sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly.
In a separate small bowl, flake the tuna with a fork, then vigorously mix in paprika, chile paste, oil, soy sauce, and sesame oil to form a chunky sauce.
Divide the coated spaghetti into serving bowls, spoon the spicy tuna mixture over, and garnish with scallion and sesame seeds.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 1076 kcal

Carbohydrate: 59 g

Cholesterol: 72 mg

Fiber: 10 g

Protein: 65 g

Saturated Fat: 12 g

Sodium: 2530 mg

Sugar: 7 g

Fat: 68 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g