Electric Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles
Bring the bold and electrifying flavors of Sichuan street food to your dinner table with this spicy, nutty, and deeply savory noodle dish. This week's pick offers an exciting numbing sensation and a rich sesame-chili sauce that perfectly coats every strand of noodle, making it a high-impact dinner choice.
Ingredients
- Ground pork400 g
- Dried wheat noodles400 g
- Sesame paste or Tahini3 tbsp
- Chili oil with flakes4 tbsp
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Garlic cloves3 pcs
- Sichuan peppercorns1 tsp
- Chicken broth100 ml
- Fresh scallions2 pcs
- Crushed peanuts2 tbsp
Instructions
In a hot wok or large pan, sauté the ground pork with minced garlic until the meat is browned, crispy, and fully cooked.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame paste, chili oil, soy sauce, crushed Sichuan peppercorns, and chicken broth until smooth.
Cook the wheat noodles in boiling water according to the package instructions until they are just tender, then drain well.
Divide the spicy sauce into four bowls, add the hot noodles on top, and crown each portion with the crispy pork mixture.
Garnish each bowl with finely chopped scallions and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for added crunch and a fresh aroma.
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