Dan Dan Noodles 🍜

Ingredients 🛒

• Fresh cilantro – for garnish 🌿
• 200g wheat noodles – the base of our delicious dish!
• 100g ground pork or chicken – for that savory goodness 🥩
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil – keeps everything cooking smoothly
• 2 cloves garlic, minced – adds a punch of flavor 🧄
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced – for a zesty kick!
• 2 tbsp soy sauce – salty and rich
• 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar – adds a tangy touch 🥢
• 1 tbsp sesame paste or peanut butter – creamy and nutty 🥜
• 2 tsp chili oil – bring on the heat! 🌶️
• 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted & ground – for that authentic tingling sensation
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth – to tie it all together 🥣
• 1 tbsp sugar – just a touch of sweetness
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions – fresh and crunchy 🧅
• 1/4 cup crushed peanuts – for extra crunch

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1 . Cook the Noodles:

• Boil the noodles as per the package instructions.
• Drain them and set aside. Easy peasy! 🍜

2. Mix the Sauce:

• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame paste (or peanut butter), chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, broth, and sugar.
• Stir until smooth and creamy. Yum! 😋

3. Cook the Meat:

• Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and ginger – your kitchen should smell amazing by now! 👃
• Toss in the ground pork or chicken and cook until browned and juicy.

4. Combine the Sauce and Meat:

• Pour the sauce over the cooked meat and stir well.
• Let it simmer for a few minutes, allowing all those flavors to mingle. 🎉

5. Assemble the Dish:

• Place the cooked noodles in a bowl.
• Top with the meat sauce, then sprinkle chopped green onions, crushed peanuts, and fresh cilantro on top.
• Mix it all up and get ready to dig in! 🍴

6. Enjoy:

• Serve hot and savor every spicy, savory bite! 🌶️🍜

Craving something spicy and savory? Let's make Dan Dan Noodles! This Sichuan classic is packed with flavors that'll tingle your taste buds. Ready? Let's dive in!