Classic Dan Dan noodles with a rich and savory sauce. This recipe features ground pork, preserved vegetables, chili oil, sesame paste, and Sichuan peppercorns for an authentic Sichuan flavor.
Toast Sichuan peppercorns in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Grind finely using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Set aside.
Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and divide among serving bowls.
While noodles are cooking, heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and crispy.
Add garlic and ginger to the pork and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the ya cai (preserved mustard greens) to the pork mixture and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, sesame paste, chili oil, ground Sichuan peppercorns, and sugar. Mix well.
Pour the sauce over the pork mixture in the wok. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Add chicken broth or water to adjust consistency if needed.
Spoon the pork sauce over the noodles in each bowl.
Garnish with chopped peanuts and sliced scallions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving (350g)
Adjust the amount of chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns to your preferred level of spiciness.
If sesame paste is too thick, add a little warm water to thin it out before mixing with other ingredients.
Toasting the Sichuan peppercorns enhances their flavor.
Ya cai can be found in Asian grocery stores. If unavailable, you can use finely chopped pickled mustard greens, but the flavor will be slightly different.
Large pot
Wok or large skillet
Small bowls
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