Dan Dan Mian
A popular Chinese noodle dish originating from the Sichuan province. The combination of spicy sauce, ground pork, and peanuts creates a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz Dan Dan Mian noodlesFresh or dried noodles are acceptable
- ●1/2 pound Ground porkYou can substitute with ground beef or tofu for a different twist
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- ●2 inches GingerSliced or minced
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- ●2 tablespoons Chili bean paste
- ●1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- ●to taste Salt
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame seedsOptional topping
- ●1/4 cup ScallionsSliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until they are slightly softened. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the ginger and garlic to the wok and stir-fry until fragrant.
- 4
Add the ground pork to the wok and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 5
Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, chili bean paste, and red pepper flakes to the wok. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- 6
Add the cooked noodles to the wok and toss with the sauce until they are well coated.
- 7
Season with salt to taste, then transfer the noodles to a serving platter.
- 8
Sprinkle the sesame seeds and scallions on top, if using.
- 9
Serve immediately.