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dan dan noodles

Addictive Dan Dan Noodles

Dan dan noodles are spicy, nutty, and packed with bold flavor—this easy recipe brings restaurant taste right to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer or Main Course
Cuisine Chinese (Sichuan)
Servings 3
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons sesame paste or tahini
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil plus extra for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns ground

For the noodles:

  • 8 oz wheat noodles or ramen/lo mein
  • ½ cup ground pork or crumbled tofu
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • Optional toppings: crushed peanuts chopped pickled vegetables, bok choy

Instructions
 

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground pork or tofu with soy sauce and sesame oil until browned.
  • Divide sauce between serving bowls. Add noodles on top.
  • Top with cooked meat or tofu, scallions, and optional toppings like peanuts or chili oil.
  • Mix thoroughly before eating to coat noodles evenly.
  • Serve immediately while hot.
Keyword spicy noodles, Sichuan food, dan dan, Asian noodles, comfort food, weeknight dinner, vegan option