Description
Dan Dan Noodles are a vibrant and spicy dish that combines chewy wheat noodles with a rich, savory sauce made from sesame paste, soy sauce, and chili oil. Topped with tender ground pork, crunchy peanuts, and fresh scallions, each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to the streets of Sichuan. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, this comforting meal is perfect for weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dried Chinese noodles
- 1 cup ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp sesame paste
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground pork for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, and any additional spices to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the pork mixture and combine well. Add the drained noodles and toss gently until coated.
- Serve in bowls topped with chopped scallions and crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg