Description
Dan Dan Noodles are a delectable Sichuan dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a perfect blend of savory, spicy, and nutty flavors. This dish features silky egg noodles coated in a rich sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, and fragrant spices. Topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh green onions, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more. Easy to prepare, Dan Dan Noodles are perfect for cozy dinners or lively gatherings, making them a must-try for noodle lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh egg noodles
- 1 lb ground pork (or substitute with chicken or tofu)
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: Boil salted water in a large pot, add fresh egg noodles, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, stir-fry ground pork until browned and cooked through.
- Create the sauce: In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the sauce into the skillet with cooked pork and stir for about two minutes.
- Toss with noodles: Add cooked noodles to the skillet and gently mix until evenly combined.
- Serve: Transfer to bowls, garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Sichuan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg