Dan Dan Noodles

Name: Dan Dan Noodles
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar (black rice vinegar); 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 garlic clove, grated; 2 tablespoons sesame paste; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; 3 ounces (100 g) ground pork (or other ground beef or plant-based meat); 1 tablespoon black bean sauce or hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; Freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup (26 g) finely chopped green onions, for garnish; ¼ cup (33 g) coarsely chopped roasted and salted peanuts, for garnish; 1 head bok choy; 4 ounces (125 g) servings wheat noodles; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 tablespoons Crispy Chili Oil, plus more for garnish; Freshly ground Sichuan pepper; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Preparation info

Makes
2
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Slurp

By Dennis Yen

Published 2024

About

Dan dan noodles are an incredibly popular Sichuan street food dish: springy noodles served in a spicy sauce with rich flavors, crispy minced meat, coarsely chopped nuts, and bok choy. Different restaurants in China have their unique versions of the dish, and this is how I make mine.

Ingredients

1 head bok choy
4 ounces (125 g) servings wheat noodles

Asia
China
Sichuan
Noodles
Street Food

Method

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Separate the bok choy into leaves and add them to the pot; boil for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
Cook the noodles as per package instructions or until al dente. Before draining, reserve about ½ cup (120 ml) of the noodle water. Drain the noodles and rinse them in cold water.
Make the sauce: in a medium bowl, mix the s