Easy Dan Dan Noodles
This version of the Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles is speedy and incredibly delicious! Just 30 minutes of your time will get you a dish that is better and healthier than takeout!
Servings: 4
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 350g / 2/3 lbs medium Chinese egg noodles or spaghetti, dry
- 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 500g / 1 lbs ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp This is an affiliate link.ginger paste or grated ginger
- 4 green onions/spring onions
- 1 tsp This is an affiliate link.Sichuan peppercorns or black peppercorns, ground or crushed
- 375ml / 1½ cups This is an affiliate link.chicken stock
- 1 tbsp This is an affiliate link.Chinese chilli oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp This is an affiliate link.dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp This is an affiliate link.hoisin sauce
- 2 bok choy chopped
- 30g / 1 cup spinach
- 4 tbsp roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water, add sesame oil and toss to coat, set aside until needed.
- In a wok or a large deep pan, heat the vegetable oil, then add the pork and brown until no longer pink, add the white parts of the onion, ginger, the crushed peppercorns and garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Then add in the stock, chilli oil, vinegar, dark soy sauce and the hoisin sauce, bring to a boil and let the liquid reduce, then add chopped bok choy and spinach, cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Now it’s time to bring the noodles to the pan. Stir them in and let them heat through. Finish off with a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Serve topped with sliced green onions, roasted peanuts and Chinese chilli oil on a side.
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Notes
- This recipe has a fair number of ingredients but cooks very quickly. Be sure to have everything ready before you start cooking as things will move quickly. This includes slicing and chopping all the vegetables.
- Rinse the egg noodles after they are cooked to prevent sticking.
- Add a bit of corn starch mixed with water if you want a thicker sauce.
- Adding a few chopped roasted peanuts before serving adds both flavour and crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1564mg | Potassium: 1714mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 19601IU | Vitamin C: 195mg | Calcium: 496mg | Iron: 7mg