Chinese Dan Dan Noodles
Hello, fellow food enthusiasts! Let's take a journey today into the heart of Sichuan cuisine, and explore the world of Dan Dan Noodles. This dish, with its rich flavors and unique preparation, holds a special place in my heart - and I'm excited to share it with you.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 large cast iron pan
- 2 bowls
- 1 serving dish
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons hot chili oil
- 4 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Other ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds, trimmed and hand minced
- Water enough to boil
- 12 ounces Chinese flat noodles
- 11/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons peanuts sliced
- 3 scallions chopped
- 1/2 cup English cucumber julienne
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
Instructions
- Mix together marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add pork and toss to coat evenly on all sides. Set aside in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- In another bowl, add sauce ingredients. Mix together until blended well.
- Once pork has been marinating for about 50 minutes, boil water in a large pot. Drop in snow peas and cook for about 30 seconds or until bright green and still crispy. Transfer peas to a strainer and run cold water over them. Cook noodles in boiling water following the instructions on the package. Drain, then rinse. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large cast iron pan over high heat. Make sure to spread the oil for an even coat. When oil is hot, add minced pork. While stirring, cook pork for about 2 minutes or until cooked thoroughly. Remove from heat, then toss in noodles until combined.
- Remove everything from pan and place in a serving dish. Stir sauce, then drizzle over noodles. Garnish with peanuts, and scallions. Garnish with julienned cucumber and bean sprouts on the side.
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Notes
The signature element of Dan Dan Noodles is the fiery sauce that coats the noodles and pork. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, black vinegar, chili oil, and a touch of sesame oil. Adjust the ingredients to your preferred level of spiciness. Mix the sauce well to ensure all the flavors are evenly distributed. When tossing the noodles, make sure each strand is coated with this delectable sauce, allowing it to soak up the bold and fiery flavors.