Chinese Dan Dan Noodles, a well-known Sichuan street food, is packed with bold flavors of spice, heat, and savory depth. This noodle dish combines a rich chili oil sauce, ground pork, and sesame paste, creating a perfect blend of heat and creaminess.
Authentic Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles Recipe (担担面)
Dan Dan Noodles is a popular Sichuan street food known for its rich, bold flavors. Combining a spicy chili oil sauce, ground pork, and creamy sesame paste, this dish delivers the perfect balance of heat and creaminess. If you’re looking for a winter warmer or a flavorful noodle dish, this is definitely a must-try!
For a healthier twist, simply reduce the chili oil and substitute whole-wheat noodles to add fiber. Pair these noodles with Chinese Braised Tofu for a complete meal!
What is Dan Dan?
“Dàn dàn” refers to the carrying pole that was traditionally used to sell noodles in Sichuan.
What is Szechuan Flavor?
Szechuan cuisine is well-known not only for its spiciness but also for its use of garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns.
For more delicious and warming dishes, check out our Sesame Oil Chicken Soup and Chinese Braised Pork Belly. Both dishes are perfect comfort foods for the colder months and pair well with this spicy noodle dish.
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Authentic Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles Recipe (担担面)
Course: MainCuisine: Chinese4
servings10
minutes20
minutesAmong the “Top Ten Famous Noodles in China” list, there must be a Chinese Dan Dan Noodles.
Ingredients
- FOR CHILI OIL
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorns
2 tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
1/2 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
- FOR PORK
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
3/4 lb. ground pork
1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
1 tbsp. Chinese black vinegar
2 tsp. soy sauce
- FOR SAUCE
1/3 c. tahini
3 tbsp. water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
2 tbsp. prepared chili oil
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp. Chinese black vinegar
- FOR SERVING
1 lb. ramen noodles or thick egg noddles
1/4 c. loosely packed cilantro leaves
1/4 c. toasted peanuts, roughly chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions
- For chili oil:
- Fit a small saucepan with a candy thermometer. Add vegetable oil and Sichuan peppercorns and heat to 325°. Turn off heat and add red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and five-spice powder. Let oil cool completely.
- For pork:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add pork, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until meat is deeply golden and crispy, then add hoisin sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce. Cook until all liquid has evaporated.
- For sauce:
- In a large bowl, whisk to combine all ingredients.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions and add to bowl with the sauce, tossing to coat noodles in the sauce.
- Finally, divide noodles between serving dishes and top each with pork. Garnish with cilantro, toasted peanuts, and green onions, and drizzle with more chili oil, if desired.
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