Easy 20-min. Dan Dan Noodles

Completed noodle dish topped with crispy browned pork and chopped green onions.

In only 20 minutes, you can have delicious, savory, spicy noodles for lunch or dinner. This easy dan dan noodle recipe uses flavorful ingredients to deliver an umami-packed meal that's better than takeout, comforting, and great for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Servings

Calories per serving 675 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb fresh wheat noodles
½ lb ground pork extra-lean
1 green onion finely chopped for garnish
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Noodle Sauce

2 tablespoon sesame paste
2-3 tablespoon Chinese chili oil
¾ tablespoon dark soy sauce
½ tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
2 teaspoon white granulated sugar
2 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar *not shown in video
2 garlic cloves minced
½ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn powder
1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted kind
¼ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

Pork Seasoning

2 teaspoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
½ teaspoon white granulated sugar
⅛ teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

Mix the listed seasoning ingredients into the ground pork. Set it aside to marinate.
Whisk the listed noodle sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour the mixture into the bottom of a large serving bowl and set aside.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Once the fat renders and the edges turn brown and crispy, remove from heat and keep warm.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until al dente. Scoop out and reserve ½ cup (125 ml) of the cooking water before draining.
Drain the noodles and place them directly over the sauce in the serving bowl. Pour in the reserved noodle cooking water.
Top the noodles with the cooked pork and garnish with green onions. Toss everything together until evenly coated and serve immediately.

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