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.
The Key Move
Bloom the chili oil properly to extract maximum flavor from the spices.
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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.
The Method
PREPARE
Prep aheadCook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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.
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 shimmers but doesn't smoke
POUR
Time-sensitiveCarefully pour the hot oil over the spices. It will sizzle and release a fragrant aroma.
Spices sizzle vigorously • Fragrant aroma of spices
STIR
Prep aheadStir the chili oil (4 tbsp) mixture and let it cool slightly.
SAUTÉ
In a skillet, sauté the ground pork (225 g) over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through.
Pork is browned and no longer pink
COMBINE
Prep aheadIn a bowl, combine sesame paste (½ cups), soy sauce (4 tbsp), Chinese black vinegar (2 tbsp), and sugar (1 tsp).
ADD
Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss to coat.
TOP
Top with sautéed pork, chili oil (4 tbsp), chopped green onions (2 stalks), and crushed roasted peanuts (¼ cups).
SERVE
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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