Description
Addictive Dan Dan Noodles are a must-try for anyone who loves bold flavors and a little heat. This quick and easy recipe encapsulates the essence of Sichuan cuisine with its spicy chili oil, savory sesame paste, and chewy noodles. Perfect for a casual dinner or an Asian-inspired feast, these noodles combine rich sauces with fresh ingredients, ensuring every bite is satisfying. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that pleases both the palate and the eye.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Chinese wheat noodles (or spaghetti)
- 3 tbsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp sesame paste
- 1/2 lb ground meat (beef or chicken)
- 2 cups bok choy or spinach
- Garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix chili oil, sesame paste, soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, Sichuan peppercorns, and hot water until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat; brown the ground meat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the meat; stir in soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
- Combine cooked noodles with the meat mixture and prepared sauce; toss to coat well.
- Serve topped with steamed bok choy or spinach and garnished with green onions and crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Sichuan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg