Easy Dan Dan Noodles

Name: Easy Dan Dan Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sesame paste; 2-3 tablespoons Chili oil; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; ½ tablespoon chicken bouillon; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon toasted ground Szechuan peppers; ¾ teaspoon five spice; 3 garlic cloves; 1 cup cooking water from noodles; ½ pound ground pork; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 4 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 1/4 cup Sui Mi Ya Cai; 15.5 oz of thin wheat noodles; 8 oz baby bok choy

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
464 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian, Chinese

Easy Dan Dan Noodles

Ryan Cook

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Got a dinner party? Reimagine build-your-own-bowl night with these comforting and spicy Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles! Layer up your mountain of noodles & indulge in noodle therapy with friends your next hangout because homies that slurp noodz together, stay together.

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Ingredients

Servings

SAUCE:

3 tablespoons sesame paste
2-3 tablespoons Chili oil adjust to your spice level
2 tablespoon soy sauce
½ tablespoon chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar or white vinegar
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon toasted ground Szechuan peppers
¾ teaspoon five spice
3 garlic cloves minced
1 cup cooking water from noodles 1/4 cup water in each serving bowl

FOR THE MEAT:

½ pound ground pork or ground chicken, beef, or crumbled extra firm tofu
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/4 cup Sui Mi Ya Cai Chinese preserved mustard greens, (can omit if you can’t find it)

NOODLES & VEGGIES:

15.5 oz of thin wheat noodles can sub with spaghetti noodles
8 oz baby bok choy cut in half lengthwise, can sub. other leafy green

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, make the sauce by whisking together sesame paste, chili oil, soy sauce, chicken bouillon, sugar, black vinegar, dark soy sauce, ground szechuan peppercorn, five spice, & garlic. Mix until smooth then set aside.
Heat a large pan or skillet on medium-high heat with a little oil. Add ground meat & spread evenly into the pan. Cook for a few minutes until cooked through & browned, breaking up any big chunks.
Add Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, & dark soy sauce to the meat & cook for a few more minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
Toss in sui mi ya cai (if using) and cook for an additional 1 - 2 minutes. Remove meat mixture from heat & set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in noodles and follow the package's instructions to cook. Remove noodles and keep the pot boiling. Add the bok choy and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the greens are tender but still crunchy. Remove bok choy, turn off heat, & reserve the boiling water.

Begin assembling your Dan Dan bowls:

In each serving bowl, add about 2 - 2 ½ tablespoons of the sesame sauce & ¼ cup of the boiling water. Stir until smooth.
Divide noodles, meat, & bok choy into each serving bowl.
Garnish green onions & sesame seeds, if you’re feeling fancy. Mix together before enjoying!

Notes

Sui mi ya cai: This is a Chinese preserved mustard green and is a traditional ingredient for Dan Dan Noodles. It can sometimes be difficult to find even in Asian markets, but you can find it on Amazon. Alternatively, you can substitute with pickled mustard greens, kimchi, or omit it.
If noodles get stuck together while preparing the rest of the ingredients, you can splash a little water on them to loosen them up before adding in the rest of the ingredients.
Protein: Can substitute meat with your favorite protein: ground chicken, turkey, beef, or crumbled extra-firm tofu
Light / Regular vs Dark Soy Sauce: Both types of soy sauces bring different elements to the dish. Light or regular soy sauce adds saltiness and can be easily accessible at grocery stores. Dark soy sauce adds a deep rich color and can be found at local Asian markets or Amazon. If you can't find dark soy sauce, keep in mind that your Dan Dan Noodles will come out lighter in color.
Shaoxing Wine: This is a Chinese cooking wine and can be found at local Asian markets or Amazon.
Sui mi ya cai: This is a Chinese preserved mustard green and is a traditional ingredient for Dan Dan Noodles. It can sometimes be difficult to find even in Asian markets, but you can find it on Amazon. Alternatively, you can substitute with pickled mustard greens, kimchi, or omit it.
Noodles: You can easily find fresh noodles at local Asian markets in the refrigerated section. I highly recommend using them if you're tight on time because they only take a few minutes to cook. Alternatively, you can use spaghetti noodles!
If noodles get stuck together while preparing the rest of the ingredients, you can splash a little water on them to loosen them up before adding in the rest of the ingredients.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 464kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 1005mg (42%) Potassium 395mg (11%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2558IU (51%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 121mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	464kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	40g	13%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	13g	65%
Cholesterol	41mg	14%
Sodium	1005mg	42%
Potassium	395mg	8%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	2558IU	51%
Vitamin C	27mg	30%
Calcium	121mg	12%
Iron	3mg	17%