Use pasta water
Hot pasta water dissolves sesame paste and makes the sauce creamy.
Chinese Recipe
Dan Dan Noodles
For Dan Dan noodles, a sauce made of sesame paste, soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, chilli oil and pasta water is mixed. Crispy fried minced meat, pak choi and spring onions are added.
Total time
35 min
Calories
640 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Dan Dan noodles with chilli oil and sesame sauce
Dan Dan noodles should taste creamy, spicy, hot and slightly sour. Mix the sauce in the bowl and dissolve with hot pasta water. Fry the minced meat separately to give it flavour and bite.
Chinese Recipes
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Recipe
Dan Dan Noodles
Dan Dan noodles are Sichuan noodles with sesame paste, chilli oil, Sichuan pepper, spicy fried mince and a little pasta water.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Roast minced meat
Fry the minced meat in a little oil until it is crumbly and slightly crispy.
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2
Stir sauce
Whisk sesame paste, chilli oil, soy sauce, vinegar, Sichuan pepper, garlic and a little hot pasta water until smooth.
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3
Cooking noodles
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
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4
Prepare bowls
Divide the sauce into bowls, add the pasta and simmer with the pasta water until creamy.
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5
Toppings
Add the minced meat, pak choi, spring onions and peanuts.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Dan Dan Noodles
Sichuan balance
Gradually add chilli oil, vinegar and pepper.
Hack roast potatoes
Crispy mince gives the soft pasta bite.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace mince with finely chopped shiitake or vegan mince.
Add the hot stock and the pasta becomes more soupy and milder.
Nutrition per serving
640kcal
74.0 gCarbohydrates
28.0 gProtein
26.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Dan Dan Noodles
Sesame paste, chilli oil, Sichuan pepper, vinegar and spicy minced meat characterise the flavour.
Yes, tahini replaces Chinese sesame paste in everyday life, but tastes a little different.
Stir with hot pasta water until smooth, covering the pasta.
Yes, with mushrooms, tofu or vegetarian mince.
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