Dan Dan Noodles
Chinese Chinese - Sichuan and Regional

Dan Dan Noodles

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Wok-tossed noodles seared over ferocious heat with spring onions, beansprouts, aromatic garlic, and savoury seasoned sauce.

Ingredients

  • • 250g thin wheat noodles
  • • 150g minced pork
  • • 2 tbsp ya cai (pickled mustard greens)
  • • 1 tbsp toasted sesame paste
  • • 2 tbsp chili oil
  • • 1 tbsp chinkiang vinegar
  • • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
  • • 2 tbsp peanut oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Mix the sesame paste, chili oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and peppercorn powder in a bowl.

2
Phase 2

Fry the pork with the ya cai in oil until crisp.

3
Phase 3

Cook the noodles and drain, saving a little noodle water.

4
Phase 4

Toss the noodles in the sauce, then top with the pork.

5
Phase 5

Loosen with a splash of noodle water and serve.