Dan Dan Noodles is a classic Sichuan dish that consists of wheat noodles, spicy minced meat, and a flavorful sauce made with sesame paste, soy sauce, and chili oil. Here’s a simple recipe to make Dan Dan Noodles at home:
Ingredients:
For the noodles:
- 8 oz dried wheat noodles
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons sesame paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon black vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, ground
For the topping:
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, ground
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions:
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame paste, soy sauce, black vinegar, chili oil, sugar, garlic, and ground Sichuan peppercorns until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, chili oil, and ground Sichuan peppercorns to the skillet. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- To serve, divide the cooked noodles among four bowls. Top each bowl with the pork mixture and drizzle with the sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Enjoy your delicious Dan Dan Noodles as a main dish or as a spicy snack!
