Easy Dan Dan Noodles
These Easy Dan Dan Noodles are a flavor-packed weeknight dream—featuring savory ground pork, a creamy, spicy sesame-soy sauce, and perfectly chewy noodles. Ready in under 30 minutes and topped with crushed peanuts and scallions for that signature Sichuan-style crunch!
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil adjust to your spice preference
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
For the Ground Pork
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For Assembling
- 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles or any other thin noodles
- 2 green onions chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, Tahini, Chinese black vinegar, sugar, chili oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Heat vegetable or peanut oil in a small saucepan until hot but not smoking. Pour the hot oil over the sauce mixture. Stir well to combine. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ground pork with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry), and cornstarch. Mix well.
- In a pan over medium heat, cook the seasoned ground pork until browned and cooked through. Break it into small pieces as it cooks. Set aside.
- Cook the Chinese egg noodles or any other thin noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Place a portion of cooked noodles in a serving bowl.
- Spoon a generous amount of the prepared sauce over the noodles.
- Top with the cooked ground pork.
- Garnish the Dan Dan Noodles with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts.
- Give everything a good mix before eating to ensure the flavors are well distributed.