Spicy Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles (四川担担面)
四川担担面 (Spicy Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles) is a classic dish from Hunan Cuisine known for its bold and spicy flavors. This noodle dish is a popular street food in China and is loved for its fiery kick and savory taste.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh Chinese wheat noodles
- 1/4 cup Szechuan peppercorns
- 1/2 cup ground pork
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp black vinegar
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a dry pan, toast the Szechuan peppercorns over medium heat until fragrant, then grind them into a fine powder.
- In the same pan, brown the ground pork until cooked through.
- Combine the chili oil, soy sauce, black vinegar, peanut butter, and garlic in a bowl to make the sauce.
- Divide the noodles into serving bowls, top with the ground pork, and pour the sauce over the noodles.
- Garnish with green onions and chopped peanuts before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 400 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Saucepan Frying pan Bowls
Tools
Grinder Chopping board Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the Spicy Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles with a side of pickled vegetables for a refreshing contrast to the spicy flavors.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick, sprinkle additional Szechuan peppercorn powder on top before serving.
Cost
$10