Dan Dan Noodles
Directions
- 1Start by mincing ginger.
- 2Slice scallions, making sure to separate the white from the green portions.
- 3For the sauce, combine sesame paste, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, sugar, and grated garlic in a bowl.
- 4Whisk the sauce ingredients together until well combined.
- 5Brown ground pork or beef in a pan with oil until the water has evaporated and the fat starts to render.
- 6Add the minced ginger, the white portion of scallions, and yacai (preserved mustard green) to the meat.
- 7Sauté until fragrant.
- 8Deglaze with shaoxing wine and season with light and dark soy sauce.
- 9Set the meat mixture aside while you boil fresh noodles.
- 10Boil a green of your choice (like Choy sum) with the noodles.
- 11Combine the cooked noodles with the prepared sauce.
- 12Plate the noodles with the greens, minced meat, green portion of the 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
- Choy sum
- 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
knifechopping boardbowlwhiskpanpotstrainerchopsticks
Tips
- Separate the white from the green portion of the scallions.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit of the noodle water.
Related recipes
Chili Garlic Noodles
Chinese · Soup10m
Spicy Wontons
Chinese · Soup
Creamy Dan Dan Noodles
Chinese · Soup
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Chinese · Soup
Tomato beef soup (罗宋汤)
Chinese · Soup
15-Minute Steamed Chicken
Chinese · Soup
Steamed Chicken with Chinese Sausage and Mushrooms
Chinese · Soup
Mapo Tofu
Chinese · Soup
Egg Drop Soup
Chinese · Soup
Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles
Chinese · Soup
Beef and Mushroom in Black Pepper Sauce
Chinese · Soup
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Chinese · Soup