Dan Dan Noodles
This Dan Dan Noodles dish combines fragrant and spicy Sichuan pepper with rich sesame paste, and can be completed in just a few simple steps, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The spiciness can be adjusted according to personal taste, and home cookware can easily achieve authentic Sichuan flavor.
Author
sichuan_lin
Instructions
Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the noodles and cook until done, then remove and rinse with cold water for later use. Blanch the greens and set aside.
💡 Tip: Cooking the noodles until they are about 70-80% done gives the best texture, and rinsing with cold water prevents sticking.
About 8 min
Heat a pan with a little oil, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, add the ground pork and stir-fry until broken apart, then add the doubanjiang and continue to stir-fry evenly.
💡 Tip: Keep the heat medium to high while cooking to release the red oil and aroma.
About 5 min
Transfer the cooked pork to a bowl, add sesame paste, chili oil, soy sauce, Sichuan pepper powder, and chicken broth, and mix to create a thick sauce.
💡 Tip: Adjust the amount of chili oil according to your preference; add more for a spicier flavor.
About 5 min
Place the noodles and greens in a bowl, pour in the sauce, sprinkle with chopped green onion and crushed peanuts, and mix well before serving.
💡 Tip: Mixing well ensures an even flavor; it is recommended to enjoy it hot.
About 2 min
