Creamy and Dreamy Dan Dan Noodles

Directions

  1. 1Start with the minced pork base.
  2. 2Add loads of onions, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, ginger, and scallions to the pot.
  3. 3Use Vietnamese pickled mustard greens (or classic pickled vegetables).
  4. 4Prepare the sauce by combining Grandma chili oil, sesame paste, and a touch of mayonnaise.
  5. 5Boil your favorite noodles.
  6. 6Add a little bit of the noodle water to the sauce.
  7. 7Toss it all together.
  8. 8Serve with some green onions, extra chili oil, and a cute little egg yolk.

Ingredients

  • 1 serving minced pork base
  • loads onions
  • shiitake mushrooms
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • scallions
  • Vietnamese pickled mustard greens
  • Grandma chili oil
  • sesame paste
  • a touch mayonnaise
  • noodles
  • a little bit noodle water
  • green onions
  • extra chili oil
  • 1 cute little egg yolk

Equipment

pot

Tips

  • You can make as much of the minced pork base as you want.
  • Use Vietnamese pickled mustard greens or classic pickled vegetables.
  • Add a touch of mayonnaise for richness and fattiness in the sauce.