Dan Dan Noodles
Dan Dan Noodle, or Dan Dan Mian, is a classic and spicy dish from Sichuan, China. My easy recipe combines savory, nutty, and tangy flavors with ground meat for a quick and delicious meal you'll love to make at home.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 oz (230g) fresh noodles (wheat noodles)
- 6 oz (175g) ground pork (beef, or chicken)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes white pepper
- 2 stalks scallions (cut into rounds)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons ground peanuts (for garnishing)
- fresh red chilies (sliced, for garnishing)
- 5 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons dried chili flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorn
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 2 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and finely minced)
- 1/2 tablespoon white sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the fresh noodles until al dente, drain them, briefly rinse with cold water, and set aside. You can find fresh noodles like these at Asian markets.
- 2
Mix the ground pork with salt, sesame oil, white pepper, and half of the chopped scallions. Set aside the seasoned ground pork mixture. Leave the other half of the scallions for garnishing.
- 3
Prepare the chili oil by heating a small pot over high heat. Add the oil and heat until very hot. Turn off the heat, then carefully add the red chili flakes and Sichuan peppercorns. Immediately cover the pot with its lid to prevent splattering. Let it sit for 5 minutes before uncovering. Strain the chili oil using a filter
- 4
Prepare the sauce by combining the chili oil with all the other sauce ingredients. Whisk thoroughly to mix well.
- 5
Transfer the sauce to the noodles in the bowl and stir well to combine.
- 6
To cook the ground pork, add 1 tablespoon of oil to a fry pan. When the oil is hot, add the ground pork and stir continuously to break up the lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the ground pork is fully cooked. Transfer the ground pork to the Dan Dan Mian and mix well. Divide the noodles into two bowls. Top with ground peanuts, scallions, and fresh red chilies. Serve immediately.