Dan Dan Noodles (Print-Friendly Version)
Slurp-worthy Sichuan noodles with crispy pork, nutty-spicy sauce and the perfect balance of savory, spicy and sweet flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pork Topping
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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1/2 lb ground pork
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp hoisin sauce
→ Sauce
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2 tbsp tahini or Chinese sesame paste
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
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2 tsp chili oil
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1 tsp sugar
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/4 cup hot water
→ Noodles
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8 oz Chinese wheat noodles or spaghetti
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Salt for water
→ To Serve
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Chopped scallions
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Crushed peanuts or sesame seeds
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Extra chili oil, optional
# How to Make It:
01 -
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up, until browned and crisp. Stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and hoisin. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
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In a bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, sugar, and garlic. Slowly whisk in hot water until smooth and pourable.
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package instructions until tender but still springy. Drain well.
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Divide noodles between bowls. Spoon sauce over the noodles, top with the crispy pork, then scatter scallions and crushed peanuts on top. Add more chili oil if you like it spicy.
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Toss everything together in the bowl before eating. Slurp loudly and proudly.