Dan Dan Noodles
Fresh wheat noodles are tossed in a spicy, savory sauce of chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn, and sesame paste, then topped with crumbled pork in this iconic Sichuan street food noodle dish.
Why You'll Love This
- Bold, numbing Sichuan peppercorn heat balanced by nutty sesame
- A beloved street-food noodle dish full of contrasting textures
- Ready in 40 minutes with pantry Asian condiments
Ingredients
- 14 ozfresh Chinese wheat noodles (or dried spaghetti as a substitute)
- 1/2 lbground pork
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 2 tbspChinese preserved mustard greens or pickled mustard, chopped (optional)
- 1 tspground toasted Sichuan peppercorn, divided
- 4 tbspchili oil, divided, plus more to taste
- 3 tbspChinese sesame paste or tahini
- 3 tbsplight soy sauce
- 1 tbspblack vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tspsugar
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 4scallions, thinly sliced, divided
- 1/4 cuproasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cupreserved hot noodle cooking water
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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