Easy Peanut Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients

• 12 oz Wheat noodles or spaghetti
• 1 lb Ground pork
• 0.25 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Chili oil with flakes
• 1 tbsp Black vinegar or rice vinegar
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp Crushed peanuts(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions.

2. 2

   While noodles cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground pork until crispy and fully cooked.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chicken broth until smooth.

4. 4

   Drain the noodles, reserving about 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking water.

5. 5

   Pour the peanut sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked pork and stir to combine over medium heat for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly, adding reserved noodle water if the sauce is too thick.

7. 7

   Divide the noodles into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and crushed peanuts.

8. 8

   Serve immediately while hot, adding extra chili oil if desired.