Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles
A quick and flavorful Sichuan noodle dish with a spicy, nutty sauce, ground pork, and fresh green onions. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that packs a punch.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh Chinese egg noodles
- ½ lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 8 oz noodles in boiling water until al dente, about 4-5 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp chili oil, 2 tbsp tahini, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir until smooth.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add 0.5 lb ground pork and cook, breaking it up, until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the sauce to the pork and stir for 1 minute until fragrant and well combined.
- 5
Toss the cooked noodles with the pork sauce until evenly coated. Serve topped with sliced green onions.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- skillet
- small bowl
- colander
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