Dan Dan Noodles with Spicy Pork
These dan dan noodles are rich, savory, and full of bold Sichuan-inspired flavor. Fresh noodles are tossed in a creamy, spicy sesame sauce, then topped with seasoned pork, preserved mustard greens, and crisp-tender choy sum for a fast and satisfying meal.
Servings4 Portions
Prep Time15 Mins
Cook Time15 Mins
Difficulty
Intermediate
Ingredients
4
- pork mince250 g
- fresh white noodles500 g
- choy sum stems16
- Sui Mi Ya Cai30 g
- green onions2
- garlic2 clove
- Chinese sesame paste2 tbsp
- Chinese chili paste in oil1.5 tbsp
- light soy sauce4 tbsp
- chicken broth/stock0.8 cup
- chili oil3 tbsp
- hoisin sauce2 tsp
- Chinese cooking wine1 tbsp
- vegetable oil1 tbsp
- dark soy sauce1 tsp
- white sugar3 tsp
- Sichuan pepper powder1 tsp
- Chinese five-spice powder0.5 tsp
- peanuts1 tbsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the Chinese sesame paste, Chinese chili paste in oil, light soy sauce, minced garlic, sugar, Chinese five-spice powder, and Sichuan pepper powder until smooth. Gently stir in the chili oil and chicken stock, leaving a little of the oil floating on top. Set aside.
02
Season the pork: In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce, and Chinese cooking wine.
03
Cook the pork: Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the pork mince and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink. Pour in the seasoning mixture and stir-fry for 1 minute until the pork is well coated. Transfer to a bowl.
04
Warm the preserved mustard greens: Return the pan to medium heat. Add the preserved mustard greens and stir for about 30 seconds, just until heated through. Remove from the heat.
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