Dan Dan Noodles

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mince ginger and slice scallions, separating white and green parts.
  2. 2For the sauce, combine sesame paste, light and dark soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, sugar, and grated garlic.
  3. 3Brown ground pork or beef until water evaporates and fat renders.
  4. 4Add minced ginger, white scallions, and yacai; sauté until fragrant.
  5. 5Deglaze with Shaoxing wine, then season with light and dark soy sauce.
  6. 6Boil fresh noodles and choy sum.
  7. 7Combine noodles with sauce, adding water if needed.
  8. 8Plate noodles with choy sum, cooked meat, green scallions, crushed peanuts, and more chili oil.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 scallions
  • 0.5 lbs ground pork or beef
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 0.25 cup yacai or preserved mustard greens
  • 2 tbsp shoaxing wine
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 bundles fresh wheat noodles
  • 1 Choy sum
  • 1 Crushed peanuts
  • 3 tsp sesame paste
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 5 tbsp Sichuan chili oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic

Equipment

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