Description
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.
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
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
