Dan Dan Noodles
A classic Sichuan street food, Dan Dan noodles feature springy noodles tossed in a rich, spicy, and savory sauce. It's traditionally topped with a flavorful minced pork, preserved vegetables, and a sprinkle of peanuts.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 696 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, nuts, peanuts, sesame, soy, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
pork topping
- 300 gground pork
- 15 mlsoy sauce
- 15 mlShaoxing wine
- 5 mlsesame oil
- 1 tbspginger, grated
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 60 gpreserved mustard green, chopped (Sichuan ya cai)
sauce
- 1 tspSichuan peppercorn, toasted and ground
- 30 mlchili oil
- 30 mltahini
- 30 mllight soy sauce
- 15 mlblack vinegar
- 5 gsugar
- 120 mlchicken broth
noodles
- 400 gfresh egg noodle, thin
garnish
- 30 gpeanut, roasted, chopped
- 2 pcsscallion, chopped
Equipment
wok · large pot · skillet · mixing bowls · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Marinating the pork helps to infuse it with flavor and keep it tender.
- 2
For the sauce, combine the ground Sichuan peppercorn, chili oil, tahini, light soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth in a separate bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust the spice and sourness to your preference.
- 3
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Don't overcrowd the pan; cook the pork in batches if necessary to ensure it browns properly.
- 4
Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the pork and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 5
Stir in the chopped preserved mustard greens and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
About 2 min
- 6
Remove the pork topping from the skillet and set aside.
- 7
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the fresh egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually 2-4 minutes.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the noodles; they should still have a slight bite.
- 8
Drain the noodles well and divide them among four serving bowls.
About 1 min
- 9
Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles in each bowl.
About 1 min
- 10
Top generously with the cooked pork topping.
- 11
Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and scallions.
- 12
Serve immediately and toss everything together before eating.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 695.8kcal
- Protein
- 31.4g
- Carbs
- 74.4g
- Fat
- 28.9g
- Fibre
- 3.7g
- Sugar
- 4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover noodles and topping separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat the pork topping in a skillet. Briefly blanch the noodles in hot water or microwave until warm.
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