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Dan Dan Noodles 1771045978975 Suqn

A classic Sichuan street food dish featuring spicy, savory pork over chewy wheat noodles in a rich sesame-chili oil sauce.

Dan Dan Noodles 1771045978975 Suqn

Total

35 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fresh thin wheat noodles
  • 0.5 lb Ground pork
  • 0.25 cup Sui Mi Ya Cai (preserved mustard greens)
  • 3 tbsp Chinese sesame paste
  • 4 tbsp Chili oil with flakes
  • 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp Crushed roasted peanuts(optional)
  • 2 stalks Chopped scallions

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a wok over medium-high heat and brown the ground pork until crispy and rendered.

  2. 2

    Add the Shaoxing wine and Sui Mi Ya Cai to the pork, stir-frying for 2 minutes until fragrant, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and minced garlic.

  4. 4

    Slowly whisk the chicken broth into the sauce mixture until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.

  5. 5

    Boil a large pot of water and cook the wheat noodles according to package instructions until al dente.

  6. 6

    Divide the sauce mixture evenly into four serving bowls.

  7. 7

    Drain the noodles and place them directly on top of the sauce in each bowl.

  8. 8

    Top with the pork mixture, crushed peanuts, and scallions; toss thoroughly before eating.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

540

27% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein22 g
Carbohydrate58 g
Fat26 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar3 g
Sodium890 mg

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