Description
Easy Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles with Peanut Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Sichuan cuisine to your home. These chewy noodles are enveloped in a creamy peanut sauce, highlighted by savory ground pork and the bold kick of Sichuan peppercorns. Perfect for any day of the week, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, making it an ideal choice for both casual dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dried thin wheat noodles
- 1 cup ground pork (or tofu for vegetarian)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1. Cook the noodles in boiling salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté ground pork in oil until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- 3. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and Sichuan peppercorns until smooth.
- 4. Lower heat and combine cooked noodles with the meat and peanut sauce; toss until well-coated.
- 5. Adjust seasoning as desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg