Dan Dan Noodles

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by mincing ginger.
  2. 2Slice scallions, making sure to separate the white from the green portions.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Whisk the sauce ingredients together until well combined.
  5. 5Brown ground pork or beef in a pan with oil until the water has evaporated and the fat starts to render.
  6. 6Add the minced ginger, the white portion of scallions, and yacai (preserved mustard green) to the meat.
  7. 7Sauté until fragrant.
  8. 8Deglaze with shaoxing wine and season with light and dark soy sauce.
  9. 9Set the meat mixture aside while you boil fresh noodles.
  10. 10Boil a green of your choice (like Choy sum) with the noodles.
  11. 11Combine the cooked noodles with the prepared sauce.
  12. 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.