Use noodle water
Hot pasta water dissolves sesame paste and makes the sauce creamy.
Chinese Recipe
Dan Dan Noodles
For Dan Dan noodles, a sauce of sesame paste, soy sauce, quinkiang vinegar, chilli oil and pasta water is mixed. Crispy fried minced meat, Pak Choi and spring onions come over.
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 are supposed to taste creamy, spicy, spicy and slightly sour. The sauce is stirred in the bowl and dissolved with hot pasta water. The minced meat is roasted separately to bring aroma and bite.
Chinese Recipes
Dinner
Meat
Pasta
Recipe
Dan Dan Noodles
Dan Dan Noodles are Sichuan noodles with sesame paste, chilli oil, Sichuan pepper, spicy fried pork chop and some pasta water.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Roast minced meat
Fry minced meat in a little oil until it is crumbly and slightly crispy.
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2
Mix sauce
Mix sesame paste, chilli oil, soy sauce, vinegar, Sichuan pepper, garlic and some hot pasta water.
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3
Cook noodles
Cook pasta according to the package. Pick up some noodle water.
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4
Prepare bowls
Distribute the sauce into bowls, add pasta and rest creamy with noodle water.
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5
Add toppings
Add minced meat, Pak Choi, spring onions and peanuts.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Dan Dan Noodles
Sichuan balance
Gradually dose chilli oil, vinegar and pepper.
Roast the chop vigorously
Crispy hack gives the soft noodles bite.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace hack with finely chopped shiitake or vegan hack.
With additional hot broth the noodles become more supple and milder.
Nutrition per serving
640kcal
74.0 gCarbohydrates
28.0 gProtein
26.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving 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 taste.
Yes, Tahin replaces Chinese sesame paste in everyday life well, but tastes a little different.
Stir with hot noodle water until it covers the noodles.
Yes, with mushrooms, tofu or vegetarian hack.
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