Description
Better Than Takeout Dan Dan Noodles offer a delightful blend of spicy, nutty flavors and tender noodles, all whipped up in under 30 minutes. This dish is perfect for satisfying late-night cravings or impressing guests at dinner parties. Customize with your choice of proteins or veggies for a meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy the comforting taste of authentic Dan Dan noodles without the takeout wait!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh egg noodles
- 1 cup lean ground pork or chicken
- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tbsp chili oil (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
- Chop green onions and mince garlic and ginger.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned and crumbly.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili oil until smooth.
- Toss cooked noodles with the meat and sauce until well mixed.
- Plate the noodles and garnish with green onions and a drizzle of chili oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (310g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg