Dan Dan Mian
Dan Dan Mian, a Sichuan classic, is a tantalizing noodle dish that embodies bold flavors and complex textures. It's a spicy, savory, and nutty delight that brings a taste of Sichuan street food to your table.
Ingredients
Sichuan Sauce
- ¼ cup Sichuan peppercorns - lightly toasted
2 tablespoons soy sauce - use dark soy for a richer color- 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar - aged variety preferred
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter - creamy variety
1 tablespoon sugar
Noodles and Garnishes
- 400 grams fresh wheat noodles - or dried if unavailable
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
200 grams ground pork
2 cloves garlic - minced- 2 tablespoons pickled mustard greens - optional but authentic
- 4 stalks scallions - thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds - toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation of Sauce: Grind the toasted Sichuan peppercorns to a fine powder in a mortar and pestle. Combine with soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, peanut butter, and sugar in a bowl until well mixed. It should be aromatic and slightly numbing.
- Noodle Preparation: Cook noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes or as per package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, tossing with a little oil to prevent them from sticking.
- Pork Topping: Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and pickled mustard greens, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Assemble: Divide the noodles among four bowls. Top each with an equal portion of pork mixture. Pour over the Sichuan sauce evenly distributed among servings.
Notes
For a vegetarian alternative, substitute ground pork with crumbled tofu. Adjust spice levels by controlling the amount of Sichuan peppercorn.
Nutrition
Calories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 28gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 599mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 6mg
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