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Easy Spicy Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dan Dan Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Chinese sesame paste 32 g
  • 1½ Tbsp Chinese chili paste in oil about 24 g
  • 4 Tbsp light soy sauce 60 ml
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tsp granulated white sugar 12 g
  • ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tsp Sichuan pepper powder preferably freshly ground
  • 3 Tbsp Chinese chili oil 45 ml, plus more for serving if desired
  • ¾ cup hot low-sodium chicken broth or stock 185 ml
Pork Topping
  • 2 tsp hoisin sauce 10 ml
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce 5 ml
  • 1 Tbsp Shaoxing wine 15 ml
  • ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 Tbsp neutral vegetable oil 15 ml
  • 8 oz ground pork 250 g
  • Preserved Mustard Vegetable
  • 1 tsp neutral vegetable oil 5 ml
  • ¼ cup finely chopped sui mi ya cai 30 g
Noodles and Serving
  • 1 lb medium-thickness fresh white wheat noodles 500 g
  • 16 choy sum stems cut into 6-inch (15-cm) lengths
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped peanuts optional

Method
 

  1. Mix the sesame paste, chili paste, light soy sauce, garlic, sugar, five-spice powder, and Sichuan pepper in a bowl. Gently stir in the chili oil and hot broth, leaving some oil visible on the surface.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the hoisin, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and five-spice powder.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat. Add the pork and break it into small crumbles. Cook until completely opaque, add the seasoning mixture, and cook for 1 minute. The pork should reach 160°F (71°C) if checked with a thermometer. Transfer to a bowl.
  4. Return the pan to medium heat. Add 1 tsp vegetable oil and cook the sui mi ya cai for 30 seconds. Set aside.
  5. Bring water to a full boil in a 6- to 8-quart pot. Cook the noodles according to their package directions, adding the choy sum for the final minute. Drain when the noodles retain a slight bite and the greens are bright and crisp-tender.
  6. Divide the sauce among four bowls. Add the noodles, pork, sui mi ya cai, and choy sum. Top with green onions and optional peanuts. Mix thoroughly and serve immediately.