Addictive Dan Dan Noodles Recipe
Learn how to make the addictive Dan Dan Noodles at home with this easy recipe. These spicy Chinese noodles with ground pork are packed with flavor and perfect for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 3 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Noodles:
8 oz Chinese wheat noodles,
Pork Mixture:
1/2 pound ground pork, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon ginger (minced), 2 green onions (thinly sliced), 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns (lightly crushed), 2 tablespoons chili oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame paste or tahini, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup chicken broth or water, chopped peanuts (for topping), fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish), additional chili oil to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together chili oil, soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame paste, sugar, and chicken broth until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Pork: Toast Sichuan peppercorns in oil, then brown and crisp the ground pork. Add garlic, ginger, and green onions, then stir in the sauce mixture. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Assemble: Divide the noodles into bowls, top with the pork mixture, drizzle with additional chili oil, and garnish with peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute crumbled tofu or mushrooms for the pork.
- Adjust the chili oil to your spice preference.
- Sesame paste can be swapped with natural peanut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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