
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
Method
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
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
Cook noodles in boiling water per package instructions. Drain, reserving a little cooking water.
About 5 min
Divide sauce between two bowls. Add noodles and toss to coat, loosening with a spoonful of pasta water if needed.
About 2 min
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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