Recipe: Dan Dan Noodles (Dan Dan Mian)

Dan Dan Noodles (Dan Dan Mian)

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

8 oz Chinese Egg Noodles (or Any Thin Wheat Noodles)

4 cu Bean Sprouts

2 Green Onions, Chopped

1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

½ lb Ground Pork

2 Garlic Cloves, Minced

1 tbsp Soy Sauce

1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine (or Dry Sherry)

1 tsp Sugar

¼ tsp Ground Sichuan Peppercorns

2 tbsp Soy Sauce

2 tbsp Tahini Or Chinese Sesame Paste

2 tbsp Chili Oil With Sediment

2 tbsp Black Vinegar

1 tsp Sugar

¼ tsp Ground Sichuan Peppercorns

½ cu Chicken Broth

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the ground pork, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and ground Sichuan peppercorns. Cook until the pork is cooked through and the liquid has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and mix well.

Divide the cooked noodles among four serving bowls. Top each bowl of noodles with a portion of the minced pork topping, bean sprouts, and chopped green onions.

Pour the sauce over each bowl of noodles and serve immediately. Mix the noodles with the sauce and toppings before eating.