A dependable home-kitchen version of Dan Dan Noodles, with clear timing and practical ingredients.
Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 30 minutes Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz wheat noodles
- 8 oz ground pork
- 2 tbsp ya cai preserved mustard greens
- 2 tbsp sesame paste
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tsp Sichuan pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Mix sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, pepper, and garlic in four serving bowls.
- Brown pork in a hot skillet, add ya cai, and fry until fragrant.
- Boil noodles until just tender, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
- Loosen each sauce with hot noodle water, add noodles, and top with pork and scallions.
Cook’s Notes
Taste before adding extra salt, prepare all ingredients before heating the pan, and serve this dish fresh for the best texture and aroma.