Quick Weeknight Peanut Dan Dan

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dried wheat noodles
• 0.5 pounds ground pork
• 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili oil with flakes
• 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn powder
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, black vinegar, and Sichuan peppercorn powder until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pork in the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour the peanut sauce mixture and chicken broth into the skillet with the pork, stirring to combine and heat through.

6. 6

   Drain the noodles and add them directly into the skillet, tossing well to coat every strand in the creamy sauce.

7. 7

   If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the noodle cooking water to reach your desired consistency.

8. 8

   Serve immediately topped with sliced green onions and crushed peanuts for extra crunch.