Dan Dan Noodles
Wheat noodles in a sesame and chilli oil broth topped with minced pork, preserved vegetables, and Sichuan pepper.
Cuisines
Chinese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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200 grams | Wheat Noodle , fresh |
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200 grams | Pork , ground |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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1 tablespoon | Sichuan Peppercorn |
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2 tablespoons | Soy sauce |
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1 tablespoon | Black Vinegar , Chinese |
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2 tablespoons | Sesame paste |
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1 tablespoon | Chili oil |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard Green , preserved, chopped |
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2 stalks | Green Onion , chopped |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Cook the wheat noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- 2 Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and fry until fragrant, then remove the peppercorns and discard.
- 3 Add the remaining oil to the pan and increase the heat to high. Add the ground pork and cook until browned and crispy.
- 4 Add the minced garlic and preserved mustard greens to the pork, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- 5 In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame paste, chili oil, and sugar to create the sauce.
- 6 Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls. Pour the sauce evenly over the noodles.
- 7 Top the noodles with the pork mixture and garnish with chopped green onions.
- 8 Mix everything together before eating to ensure the noodles are well-coated with the sauce and toppings.
Tips
Adjust the amount of chili oil to your preferred spice level.