Description
Experience the vibrant taste of Dandan Noodles, a traditional Sichuan dish featuring tender noodles enveloped in a spicy, savory sauce made with ground pork, aromatic spices, and a touch of Sichuan peppercorns. This dish offers a perfect blend of heat, crunch, and freshness, making it ideal for a quick weeknight meal or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g fresh Chinese wheat noodles
- 200g ground pork
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons doubanjiang
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame paste
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Add the fresh Chinese wheat noodles and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes for fresh noodles).
- Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Toss the noodles with a little vegetable oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the Sichuan peppercorns for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Grind the toasted peppercorns into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned and crispy (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add doubanjiang and stir well, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame paste, chili oil, and sugar. Stir to combine and let simmer for 3-5 minutes, adding water if needed for desired consistency.
- In a large mixing bowl, add cooked noodles and pour the sauce over them. Toss gently to coat.
- Adjust seasoning with more chili oil or rice vinegar if desired.
- Divide the sauced noodles into serving bowls.
- Top with chopped green onions, crushed peanuts, and fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy the dish hot for the best flavor.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider stir-frying vegetables like bok choy or spinach to mix in with the noodles.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of chili oil or doubanjiang used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes