Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles

Name: Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 0.23 lb Ground Pork; 5 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger; 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 0.25 pinch White Pepper; 2 tbsp Tahini; 1½ tbsp Dark Soy Sauce; ½ tbsp Sugar; 3 tbsp Chili Oil; 2 tsp Sichuan Peppercorn Powder; 1 clove Minced Garlic; 200 g Egg Noodles; 2 oz Preserved Mustard Green; 1 cup Yu Choy; 2 stalks Green Onions; 1 tsp Sesame Seeds

CHINESE·NON-VEGSource

A flavorful and spicy Sichuan street food noodle dish with savory minced pork and fresh greens.

40m2Servings

Nutrition

847kcal

31gProtein

88gCarbs

42gFat

Ingredients

PORK MIXTURE

Ground Pork

0.23 lb

Minced Garlic

5 cloves

Fresh Ginger

1 tbsp

Shaoxing Wine

Or dry sherry; omit if preferred

1 tbsp

Soy Sauce

1 tbsp

White Pepper

Or black pepper

0.25 pinch

SAUCE

Tahini

2 tbsp

Dark Soy Sauce

1½ tbsp

Sugar

½ tbsp

Chili Oil

Adjust to taste

3 tbsp

Sichuan Peppercorn Powder

2 tsp

Minced Garlic

1 clove

NOODLES AND GARNISH

Egg Noodles

200 g

Preserved Mustard Green

Chopped

2 oz

Yu Choy

Or other leafy greens

1 cup

Green Onions

Chopped for garnish

2 stalks

Sesame Seeds

Toasted, for garnish

1 tsp

Instructions

1Prepare the Pork

15m

Marinate Pork

In a bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, grated ginger, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and white pepper. Mix well and set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2Make the Sauce

Combine Sauce Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini, dark soy sauce, sugar, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and minced garlic until well combined.

3Cook the Pork

Heat Wok and Cook Pork

Heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a wok over high heat. Add the marinated pork and cook, stirring frequently, until there's no moisture left, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.

4Cook Noodles and Greens

Boil Water

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.

Cook Noodles

Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. At the last minute of cooking, add the yu choy or other greens.

Drain Noodles and Greens

Drain the noodles and greens, and rinse briefly under cold water to stop the cooking and prevent sticking. Drain well.

5Assemble the Bowls

Prepare Serving Bowls

Place 2-3 tbsp of the prepared sauce into the bottom of each serving bowl. Add a portion of the cooked noodles and greens on top.

Add Pork Topping

Spoon the cooked pork mixture over the noodles and greens.

Garnish

Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

6Serve

Mix and Enjoy

Mix everything together well before serving. Enjoy!

Tips

The chili oil is key for the authentic Dan Dan noodle flavor; adjust the amount based on your spice preference.

If you can't find preserved mustard greens, you can substitute with finely chopped pickled mustard greens or even omit them.

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of hot noodle water to the sauce to loosen it before adding the noodles.

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