Authentic Dan Dan Noodles Recipe: A Delicious and Easy-to-Follow Dish Guide
Dan Dan Noodles is a spicy Sichuan-style noodle dish that is incredibly popular in China and around the world. It is made with thin wheat noodles, ground pork, and a spicy chili oil sauce that is packed with flavor. The dish is typically served in a bowl with the noodles at the bottom and the pork and sauce on top. Traditionally, it is garnished with chopped peanuts, scallions, and pickled vegetables.
In this recipe, I will show you how to make Dan Dan Noodles from scratch. We will make the noodles, prepare the pork, and then make the sauce. This recipe serves four people, so adjust the ingredients accordingly if you need to make more or less.
Ingredients:
For the noodles:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup water
For the pork:
1 lb ground pork
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the sauce:
1/4 cup Sichuan peppercorns
1/4 cup dried red chili peppers
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp black vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
For serving:
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Pickled vegetables (optional)
Instructions:
Start by making the noodles. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Add the water and stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
While the dough is resting, prepare the pork. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. Add the mixture to the ground pork and mix well. Set aside.
To make the sauce, heat a dry pan over medium heat. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chili peppers to the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the pan and let cool.
Once the peppers have cooled, grind them into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the ground pepper mixture, soy sauce, black vinegar, and sugar. Stir well and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Preheat a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Roll each part into a long, thin noodle. Cut the noodles into bite-sized pieces.
Cook the noodles in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are tender. Drain the noodles and divide them among four bowls.
In a large pan, cook the pork over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until it is browned and cooked through.
To serve, spoon the pork and sauce over the noodles in each bowl. Garnish with chopped scallions, chopped peanuts, and pickled vegetables, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious Dan Dan Noodles!
Notes:
If you can't find Sichuan peppercorns, you can substitute them with black peppercorns.
Adjust the number of chili peppers in the sauce to your taste preferences. If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the number of chili peppers.
The black vinegar in the sauce can be substituted with rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
To make the pickled vegetables, slice carrots, cucumbers, and/or daikon radishes into thin strips. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Add the vegetables to the bowl and stir well. Let the vegetables marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
You can also add other ingredients to the dish such as bean sprouts, bok choy, or mushrooms. Simply sauté the ingredients in the pan with the pork before adding the sauce.
If you prefer a vegetarian version of the dish, you can substitute the ground pork with crumbled tofu or cooked mushrooms.
When rolling out the noodles, make sure to flour the surface and rolling pin to prevent the dough from sticking.
The dough can also be made in a food processor. Simply pulse the flour, salt, and water together until a dough forms.
Leftover noodles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, simply place the noodles in boiling water for a few seconds until heated through.
Dan Dan Noodles are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its spicy and flavorful sauce and tender noodles, it is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Try making this recipe at home and enjoy the authentic taste of Sichuan-style cuisine!
In details
Dan Dan Noodles is a popular Sichuan-style noodle dish that has become a favorite in China and around the world. The dish is known for its spicy, bold flavors and is typically made with thin wheat noodles, ground pork, and a spicy chili oil sauce. In this recipe, we will walk through how to make Dan Dan Noodles from scratch, including making the noodles, preparing the pork, and making the sauce.
Noodle Preparation:
We'll start by making the noodles. To make the noodles, we'll need all-purpose flour, salt, and water. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Add the water and stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
After the dough has rested, we can divide the dough into four equal parts. Roll each part into a long, thin noodle, and then cut the noodles into bite-sized pieces. Preheat a large pot of water to a rolling boil and cook the noodles in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are tender. Drain the noodles and divide them among four bowls.
Pork Preparation:
While the dough is resting, we can prepare the pork. To make the pork, we'll need ground pork, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. Add the mixture to the ground pork and mix well.
In a large pan, cook the pork over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until it is browned and cooked through.
Sauce Preparation:
To make the sauce, we'll need Sichuan peppercorns, dried red chili peppers, vegetable oil, soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger. First, we'll toast the Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chili peppers in a dry pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then, we'll grind them into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
In a small saucepan, we'll heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the ground pepper mixture, soy sauce, black vinegar, and sugar. Stir well and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving:
To serve, we'll spoon the pork and sauce over the noodles in each bowl. Garnish with chopped scallions, chopped peanuts, and pickled vegetables, if desired.
Notes:
If you can't find Sichuan peppercorns, you can substitute them with black peppercorns.
Adjust the number of chili peppers in the sauce to your taste preferences. If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the number of chili peppers.
The black vinegar in the sauce can be substituted with rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
To make the pickled vegetables, slice carrots, cucumbers, and/or daikon radishes into thin strips. In a small bowl, mix together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add the vegetables to the bowl and stir well. Let the vegetables marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Leftover noodles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, simply place the noodles in boiling water for a few seconds until heated through.
Dan Dan Noodles are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its spicy and flavorful sauce and tender noodles, it is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Here are some additional tips and variations to help you make the perfect bowl of Dan Dan Noodles:
You can also add other ingredients to the dish such as bean sprouts, bok choy, or mushrooms. Simply sauté the ingredients in the pan with the pork before adding the sauce. This will add more texture and depth to the dish.
If you prefer a vegetarian version of the dish, you can substitute the ground pork with crumbled tofu or cooked mushrooms. This will make the dish lighter and healthier, while still retaining the bold flavors.
When rolling out the noodles, make sure to flour the surface and rolling pin to prevent the dough from sticking. You can also use a pasta maker or a rolling pin with thickness guides to ensure even and consistent noodles.
The dough can also be made in a food processor. Simply pulse the flour, salt, and water together until a dough forms. This method is faster and more convenient, especially if you have a large batch of noodles to make.
For an extra kick of flavor, you can add some Sichuan chili oil to the sauce. This will make the sauce spicier and more aromatic, without overpowering the other flavors.
If you're short on time, you can use store-bought noodles instead of making your own. Look for thin wheat noodles in the Asian section of your grocery store or online.
If you don't have Sichuan peppercorns, you can also use red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper as a substitute. Just keep in mind that the flavor and heat level may be slightly different.
If you want to make a larger batch of the sauce, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Simply reheat the sauce in a pan before serving, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Dan Dan Noodles are versatile and customizable dishes that can be adjusted to your taste preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you prefer it spicy or mild, meaty or vegetarian, there's a version of Dan Dan Noodles that will satisfy your cravings. Try experimenting with different ingredients and flavors, and enjoy the delicious and addictive taste of this classic Chinese dish.
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