Description
These Easy Szechuan Noodles, also known as Dan Dan Noodles, are a delicious and spicy Chinese noodle dish that is quick and simple to make. The flavorful sauce pairs perfectly with the savory ground pork (or chicken) and tender noodles, creating a satisfying meal with a kick of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 oz Chinese wheat noodles or spaghetti
Meat Mixture:
- 1/2 lb ground pork or chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns (or more to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste or tahini
- 1 tablespoon black vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (plus more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup hot water
Garnish:
- Chopped peanuts
- Extra green onions
- Chili oil
- Blanched bok choy or spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Cook the meat: Brown ground pork in vegetable oil, then add garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns.
- Assemble: Divide noodles into bowls, top with sauce, meat mixture, and garnishes.
- Finish: Toss everything together before serving.
Notes
- You can use peanut butter as a substitute for sesame paste.
- For a vegetarian option, replace meat with tofu or mushrooms.
- Adjust spice level by altering chili oil and peppercorns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese, Szechuan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
