Dan Dan Noodles
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Dan Dan Noodles

担担面

Wheat noodles served in a spicy, nutty sauce of sesame paste, doubanjiang, chili oil, and ground pork — the definitive Sichuan street noodle dish.

Total
25 min
Serves
2
Level
Medium

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Ingredients

2 servings

Method

  1. Mix sauce: sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn oil, minced garlic, and a splash of hot water to thin. Whisk until smooth.

    About 3 min

  2. Stir-fry ground pork in a dry wok until crispy and browned. Add ya cai and stir-fry 1 minute. Season with soy sauce and remove.

    About 6 min

  3. Cook noodles in boiling water per package instructions. Drain, reserving a little cooking water.

    About 5 min

  4. Divide sauce between two bowls. Add noodles and toss to coat, loosening with a spoonful of pasta water if needed.

    About 2 min

  5. Top with crispy pork mince, sliced green onions, and an extra drizzle of chili oil. Serve immediately.

    About 1 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Calories
540
Protein
28 g
Carbs
60 g
Fat
22 g
Fibre
4 g
Sodium
1100 mg

Contains: gluten, sesame, peanuts, soy

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Recipe by Boon Tools.