Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles

Authentic-style Chinese noodles in a complex spicy sesame-chili oil sauce with fragrant ground pork, bok choy, and crushed peanuts.

35 min total Base: 4 servings 520 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

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Thick wheat noodles or udon

400 g

Ground pork

250 g

Bok choy, quartered

2 heads

Tahini or Chinese sesame paste

3 tbsp

Chili oil

2 tbsp

Soy sauce

3 tbsp

Rice vinegar

1 tbsp

Garlic

4 cloves

Sichuan peppercorns, ground

0.5 tsp

Crushed peanuts

4 tbsp

Spring onions

3 stalks

Whisk together sesame paste, chili oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Sichuan pepper with 3 tbsp warm water.

Brown ground pork in a wok with garlic, breaking into small pieces. Season with soy sauce.

Boil noodles per packet instructions. Blanch bok choy in the same water last minute.

Divide sauce among bowls. Add noodles and toss.

Top with pork, bok choy, spring onions, and crushed peanuts.

Drizzle extra chili oil to taste.

💡 Chef's Tip

The sauce gets better after 30 minutes. Make it in advance and let it sit at room temperature.

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