Dan Dan Noodles — Spicy Sesame
Fiery Sichuan street food, now in your kitchen. Experience the creamy, spicy, savory symphony of authentic Dan Dan Noodles.
Dan Dan Noodles — Spicy Sesame
Fiery Sichuan street food, now in your kitchen. Experience the creamy, spicy, savory symphony of authentic Dan Dan Noodles.
Key move
Pour hot oil over the chili flakes and Sichuan peppercorns when the oil is shimmering but not smoking, then whisk the finished oil into the sesame sauce so the heat blooms the aromatics without scorching them bitter.
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The Setup
- Pot
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
The Mise en Place
5 of 14Your prep station before cooking begins
Sauce (0/5)
Chili oil isn't spicy enough.
Use more chili flakes or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Noodles are sticking together.
Toss the noodles with a little oil after draining.
Chef's Notes
Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
Serve hot noodles topped with the spicy sesame sauce, ground pork, and a sprinkle of chopped scallions and peanuts.
The spicy sesame sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
The Method
PREPARE
Prep aheadCook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Noodles are cooked and drained
BLOOM
Prep aheadIn a heatproof bowl, combine Sichuan peppercorns (2 tbsp), chili flakes, minced garlic (4 cloves), and minced ginger (1 tbsp).
Burn risk: Spices scorch fast. Keep heat moderate and stir; once fragrant, add liquid or aromatics.
Spices and aromatics are combined in a bowl
HEAT
Time-sensitiveHeat vegetable oil (1 cup) in a small saucepan until it shimmers and is just about to smoke (about 375°F or 190°C).
Oil is shimmering and just about to smoke
POUR
Time-sensitiveCarefully pour the hot oil over the spices. It will sizzle and release a fragrant aroma.
Hot oil has been poured over spices and is sizzling
STIR
Prep aheadStir the chili oil (4 tbsp) mixture and let it cool slightly.
Chili oil mixture is stirred and cooling
SAUTÉ
In a skillet, sauté the ground pork (225 g) over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through.
Pork is browned and cooked through
COMBINE
Prep aheadIn a bowl, combine sesame paste (½ cups), soy sauce (4 tbsp), Chinese black vinegar (2 tbsp), and sugar (1 tsp).
Sauce ingredients are combined in a bowl
ADD
Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss to coat.
Noodles are coated in sauce
TOP
Top with sautéed pork, chili oil (4 tbsp), chopped green onions (2 stalks), and crushed roasted peanuts (¼ cups).
Dish is topped with pork, chili oil, and garnishes
SERVE
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Dish is served
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