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Spicy Dan Dan Noodles

A bold and flavorful Sichuan noodle dish with chili oil, sesame sauce, and savory minced pork ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese, Sichuan
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 8 oz fresh wheat noodles
Meat Topping
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
Garnish
  • 2 scallions sliced
  • 2 tbsp crushed peanuts

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Reserve some cooking water and drain.
  2. Brown ground pork in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Stir in soy sauce and Shaoxing wine, cooking briefly.
  5. In a bowl, mix chili oil, sesame paste, sugar, broth, Sichuan peppercorns, and sesame oil.
  6. Toss noodles with sauce until coated.
  7. Top noodles with pork mixture.
  8. Garnish with scallions and peanuts before serving.

Notes

Adjust chili oil to preferred spice level.