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Dan Dan Noodles

Homemade Dan Dan Noodles

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Dan Dan Noodles are a classic Sichuan dish. They feature chewy noodles tossed in a spicy, savory sauce with ground meat, preserved vegetables, and often peanuts.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup chili oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, ground
  • 1 pound fresh egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup preserved mustard greens, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the cooking oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the chili oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame paste, sugar, and ground Sichuan peppercorns to make the sauce.
  4. Cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  5. Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls.
  6. Spoon the ground beef mixture over the noodles.
  7. Pour the sauce over the noodles and beef.
  8. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, chopped green onions, and chopped preserved mustard greens.
  9. Toss everything together before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns to your preferred spice level.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with crumbled firm tofu or mushrooms.
  • Leftover Dan Dan Noodles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Sichuan
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg