🌙 Late Night Dan Dan Noodles
NIGHT GRIND STATS:
- 🧠 Focus Level: High
- 💤 Food Coma Risk: Zero
- ⚡ Energy Duration: Long-lasting
- 🛠️ Prep Time: Fast
The Grind Fuel (Instructions):
- Gather Ingredients: Prepare all ingredients for quick assembly.
- Cook Noodles: Boil salted water; cook spaghetti until al dente (2 minutes less than package directions). Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Brown Pork: In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high; add ground pork and let brown without disturbing for a few minutes.
- Add Veggies: Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, and spinach. Cook briefly until spinach is wilted.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, chili crisp, brown sugar, and half the reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Combine: Toss noodles in the sauce, adding more pasta water for desired consistency.
- Crush Peanuts: Place dry roasted peanuts in a bag and crush; use a mortar and pestle or food processor for chunks.
- Serve: Divide noodles in bowls; top with pork mixture, sliced green onions, and crushed peanuts. Enjoy warm or chill for a refreshing noodle salad!
💡 HUSTLE HACK:
These light noodles are a savvy alternative to heavy takeout, providing the essential energy boost without the sluggish aftermath, perfect for your late-night grind!
