Szechuan Style Dan Dan Noodles
Experience the fiery and numbing flavors of Szechuan cuisine with this modern take on Dan Dan Noodles. With its complex layers of spices and silky textures, this dish promises an unforgettable culinary adventure.
Ingredients
- 10.5 ounces fresh wheat noodles preferably from Asian grocery stores
- 5.3 ounces ground pork use organic if available for better flavor
- 2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns lightly toasted and ground
- 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste alternative: tahini
- 3 tablespoons chili oil adjust for spice level preference
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth preferably low-sodium
- 2 tablespoons peanuts roasted and chopped
- 4 stalks scallions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles and Sauce: Boil the fresh wheat noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a small bowl, mix dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, sesame paste, chili oil, minced garlic, and sugar until smooth.
- Cook the Pork: Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and sauté the ground pork until it’s browned and slightly crispy. Add the ground Szechuan peppercorns and half of the scallions, stir-frying for an additional minute. Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer, allowing the flavors to meld, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: In each serving bowl, place a portion of noodles. Top with the cooked pork, pour over a generous amount of sauce, and garnish with the remaining scallions and chopped peanuts.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground pork with crumbled tofu.
- Adjust the amount of chili oil to balance the spice levels according to your taste.
- Store extra sauce in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 1309mgPotassium: 548mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 5mg
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