Dan Dan Noodles
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Recipe Intro From alexawhatsfordinner
Dan Dan Noodles are a staple in Chinese cuisine; they’re one of the most popular Sichuan street foods! They are spicy, saucy, savory, and delightful. Delicious ground pork is marinated and then crisped up in its own fat. Noodles get slathered in a rich and savory sauce. All of it comes together for a perfect bite that is sure to satisfy!
Some of the ingredients in this recipe are specific Chinese ingredients (i.e. Sichuan peppercorns, Sichuan chili flakes, Chinese black vinegar) that may not be available at your local grocery store, but I ordered mine online easily!
This recipe uses San-J Tamari soy sauce in place of regular soy sauce for a richer, more complex taste. Made without wheat and all soybeans, this product is brewed with family methods passed down for over 200 years. The Non-GMO and gluten free Tamari takes these Dan Dan Noodles to the next level.
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For the Pork
ingredients
- 1 pound raw ground pork
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons San-J Organic Tamari Gluten Free 25% Less Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Noodle Sauce
ingredients
- 1/3 cup Chinese sesame paste (or tahini)
- 1/3 cup San-J Organic Tamari Gluten Free 25% Less Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns, freshly cracked
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
To Assemble
ingredients
- 1 pound Asian noodles
- 1 bunch baby bok choy
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (just the oil from this recipe)
- Crushed peanuts, to garnish
- Sliced green onions, to garnish
Make the Pork
Method
Step 1
In a large bowl combine pork, mirin, San-J Organic Tamari Gluten Free 25% Less Sodium Soy Sauce, white pepper, Kosher salt, ginger, and garlic. Allow pork to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the pork and saute until pork is dark brown with some crispiness, 10-15 minutes.
Prepare the Noodles
Step 1
Meanwhile, make the noodle sauce by combining all ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Step 2
Prepare the noodles according to package instructions and set aside. Save some of the noodle water just in case! Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil and blanch the bok choy until bright vivid greed and slightly wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the water and set aside.
Assemble the Dish
Step 1
Divide the cooked noodles among smaller bowls, then pour the noodle sauce on top. Mix to evenly coat the noodles with sauce, adding noodle water if necessary to thin it out. Next, top the noodles with the cooked pork, baby bok choy, Sichuan chili flakes, and chili oil. Garnish with crushed peanuts and sliced green onions and enjoy!