Savory Dan Dan Noodles that’ll Spice Up Your Weeknight Dinner
This Dan Dan Noodles recipe blends savory pork and spicy chili oil for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- large pan or skillet
- colander
Ingredients
Noodles
- 8 oz Fresh noodles Spaghetti works as a substitute.
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil For sautéing.
- 0.5 lb Ground pork Substitute with ground chicken if desired.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Minced.
- 2 tablespoon Soy sauce For umami flavor.
- 2 tablespoon Sesame paste Peanut butter can be used.
- 1 tablespoon Chili oil Adjust to taste.
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar For balance.
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns Optional.
Garnishes
- 2 stalks Green onions Chopped.
- Fresh vegetables Bok choy or sliced cucumbers.
- 0.25 cup Chopped peanuts For garnish.
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add fresh noodles and cook according to package instructions, about 3-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower heat and add soy sauce, sesame paste (or peanut butter), chili oil, and rice vinegar. Stir until smooth.
- Add cooked noodles to the pan and toss for 1-2 minutes until coated with sauce.
- Add Sichuan peppercorns and stir for 30 seconds to incorporate flavor.
- Plate the noodles and top with green onions, fresh vegetables, and chopped peanuts.
Notes
Adjust chili oil to your taste. Cook noodles only until al dente.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg