This authentic Sichuan-style Dan Dan Mian delivers a powerful punch of flavor with every bite. The dish combines tender egg noodles with a complex sauce made from chili oil, dark soy, and ground Sichuan peppercorns, creating a numbing, spicy heat that is truly addictive. Crispy fried ground pork adds a delightful textural contrast and savory depth, while fresh garlic, ginger, and scallions provide aromatic freshness. It 226;ÂÂs a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner that brings restaurant-quality excitement to your home kitchen. Perfect for those who love bold, spicy flavors and hearty comfort food.
Spicy Sichuan Noodles
Description
This authentic Sichuan-style Dan Dan Mian delivers a powerful punch of flavor with every bite. The dish combines tender egg noodles with a complex sauce made from chili oil, dark soy, and ground Sichuan peppercorns, creating a numbing, spicy heat that is truly addictive. Crispy fried ground pork adds a delightful textural contrast and savory depth, while fresh garlic, ginger, and scallions provide aromatic freshness. It's a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner that brings restaurant-quality excitement to your home kitchen.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine ground pork, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; mix well.
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Heat a wok or large sauté pan over high heat until very hot.
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Add peanut oil to the hot wok, then add the seasoned pork. Stir-fry, breaking up the meat into small pieces, until crispy, dry, and browned, about 4 minutes.
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Remove crispy pork with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Carefully pour off excess oil from the wok, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
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Reheat the wok and add chopped garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add sesame paste (or peanut butter), remaining dark soy sauce, chili oil, remaining salt, and chicken stock to the wok.
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Simmer the sauce mixture for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and aromatic.
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Meanwhile, cook egg noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 2 minutes if fresh, or 5 minutes if dried, according to package directions.
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Drain noodles well in a colander.
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Divide noodles among 4 individual serving bowls.
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Ladle the hot spicy sauce generously over the noodles in each bowl.
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Top with the reserved crispy fried pork.
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Sprinkle with ground Sichuan peppercorns and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 778.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 72.6g112%
- Saturated Fat 14.6g73%
- Cholesterol 60.7mg21%
- Sodium 5405.0mg226%
- Total Carbohydrate 13.1g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 20.2g41%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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