Dan dan noodles

Dan dan noodles are a popular street food from Sichuan, featuring a spicy and savory sauce that coats the noodles, topped with minced pork and fresh vegetables. This weeknight-friendly version captures the authentic flavors with a quick preparation time, making it perfect for a satisfying meal.

Chinese · 20 min · 2 servings · Szymon Krawczyk

Ingredients

• 200 g Chinese wheat noodles
• 100 g ground pork
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chili oil
• 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, crushed
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 2 tbsp sesame paste

Method

1. Cook the Chinese wheat noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a pan, heat a little oil over medium heat and add the ground pork. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, chili oil, and crushed Sichuan peppercorns, cooking for another 2 minutes to combine flavors.
5. In a bowl, mix the cooked noodles with the sesame paste until well coated.
6. Serve the noodles topped with the cooked pork mixture, chopped scallions, and julienned cucumber for freshness.
7. Drizzle extra chili oil on top if desired.

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