Dan Dan Noodles
Bursting with flavor, these Dan Dan Noodles are coated in a rich, creamy sesame sauce and topped with savory, spiced pork. It’s the perfect balance of heat, umami, and nuttiness, making it an easy yet satisfying meal that tastes just like your favorite takeout.Watch me make Dan Dan Noodles
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Noodles & Toppings
- 2 bundles fresh wheat noodles see note 1
- ¼ cup steamed bok choy optional
- 1 scallion chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons crushed peanuts optional
Pork Topping
- 12 ounces ground pork
- 1/4 cup pickled or preserved mustard greens
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons sesame paste or tahini
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons chili oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 inch piece ginger minced
- 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Sichuan chili powder
- ¼ cup reserved noodle water
Instructions
- Boil the noodles one minute before al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of noodle water before draining.
- In a bowl, mix ground pork, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, five-spice powder, and preserved mustard greens.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a little oil, and brown the pork until crispy and fragrant. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame paste, light soy sauce, chili oil, minced garlic, ginger, five-spice powder, Sichuan chili powder, and a splash of reserved noodle water until smooth.
- Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Place the noodles in a bowl, top with the pork mixture, and garnish with bok choy, scallions, crushed peanuts, and extra chili oil if desired. It’s your food, you eat it how you like!
Notes
(1) I use Wang’s Wheat Noodles, but any noodle works. Udon and spaghetti noodles are great substitutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 1142kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.8g | Protein: 47.9g | Fat: 83.1g