Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients

• 200 g wheat noodles
• 200 g ground pork
• 2 tbsp sesame paste
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp chili oil
• 1 tbsp black vinegar (or rice vinegar)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 tsp sichuan peppercorns(optional)
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil for the noodles. Mince the garlic and ginger, and thinly slice the green onions.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up, for 5-6 minutes until browned.

3. 3

   Stir in garlic, ginger, and sichuan peppercorns; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   In a bowl, whisk together sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth to make the sauce.

5. 5

   Cook noodles in the boiling water for 4-5 minutes until just tender, then drain.

6. 6

   Divide noodles between two bowls, top with the pork, pour over the sauce, and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.