Dan Dan Noodles

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

https://www.recipetineats.com/dan-dan-noodles-spicy-sichuan-noodles/

Prep time1 1⁄2 hours

Description

Ingredients

2TablespoonChinese Sesame Paste (or 3 tablespoons tahini plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil )
1 1⁄2TablespoonChili Paste Oil
4TablespoonSoy Sauce
2CloveGarlic (minced)
3TeaspoonSugar
1TeaspoonFive Spice Powder
1TeaspoonSichuan Pepper Powder
3TablespoonChili Oil
3⁄4CupChicken Broth
2TeaspoonHoisin Sauce
1TeaspoonDark Soy Sauce
1TablespoonRice Wine
1TablespoonVegetable Oil (plus 1 teaspoon)
1⁄4CupSui Mi Ya Cai
1PoundWhite Chinese Noodles (medium thickness)
16 Choy Sum (cut into 2-inch lengths)
2 Green Onions (sliced)
1TablespoonPeanuts (chopped)
1TablespoonSalt

Instructions

1.In a bowl whisk together Chinese sesame paste, Chinese chili paste oil, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon five spice, Sichuan pepper, chili oil, and chicken broth. Set aside. In a small bowl mix together hoisin, dark soy, rice wine, and 1/2 teaspoon five spice. Set aside.
2.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over high heat. Add pork and cook, breaking it up as you cook, until it changes from pink to white. Add bowl with hoisin and cook for 1 minute, then transfer into a bowl.
3.Return skillet to stove, reduce to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil into middle of skillet. Add Sui mi ya cai and stir for 30 seconds, just to warm through. Set aside.
4.Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add salt. Cook choy sum for 1 minute and then take it out to drain. Add noodles and cook per packet directions. Drain.
5.Ladle 1/4 of dan dan sauce into a bowl. Pile in noodles, top with pork and Sui mi ya cai. Place choi sum on side. Sprinkle with peanuts and green onions and serve. To eat, mix it all up to coat the noodles well with sauce, then devour!