Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Dan Dan Noodles Recipe.

Ingredients:

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar (or substitute with rice vinegar)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon chili oil (adjust according to your spice preference)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
For the Noodles:

8 ounces fresh or dried Chinese wheat noodles
1/2 lb ground pork
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)
2 green onions, finely chopped (white and green parts)
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground (optional)
Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Chopped roasted peanuts (for garnish)

Recipe Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and stir-fry until it is fully cooked and browned.

Add doubanjiang (spicy bean paste) to the skillet with the cooked pork. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes to release its flavors.

Add chopped green onions to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional minute.

Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Stir in chicken or vegetable broth and soy sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet with the sauce and pork mixture. Stir well to coat the noodles evenly.

Optional: Sprinkle ground Szechuan peppercorns over the noodles for an extra layer of numbing heat.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts.

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