Spicy Shichuan Noodles-Dan Dan Mian

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
If you cannot find Asian noodles, linguine may be substituted. If you are using natural peanut butter or Asian sesame paste that has a pourable rather than spreadable consistency, use only 1 cup of chicken stock. Also note that the amount of sauce will coat 1 pound of fresh noodles but only 12 ounces of dried noodles, which bulk up during boiling.Ingredients8 ounces ground pork3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons Chinese rice cooking wine or dry sherry ground white pepper2 tablespoons oyster sauce4 tablespoons Asian sesame paste or peanut butter1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 1/4 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth (see note)1 tablespoon peanut oil1 inch piece fresh ginger , minced (about 1 tablespoon)6 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil12 ounces dried Asian noodles or 1 pound fresh Asian noodles (width between linguine and fettuccine) or 12 ounces linguine3 medium scallions , sliced thin (about 1/3 cup)2 cups bean sprouts (about 6 ounces) (optional)1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns toasted in small dry skillet until fragrant, then ground (optional)Instructions 1. 1. Combine pork, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sherry, and pinch white pepper in small bowl; stir well with fork and set aside while preparing other ingredients. Whisk together oyster-flavored sauce, remaining soy sauce, peanut butter or sesame paste, vinegar, and pinch white pepper in medium bowl. Whisk in chicken stock and set aside. 2. 2. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large stockpot over high heat. 3. 3. Meanwhile, heat 12-inch skillet over high heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add peanut oil and swirl to coat pan bottom. Add pork and cook, scraping along pan bottom and breaking up pork into small pieces with wide metal or wooden spatula, until pork is in small well-browned bits, about 5 minutes. Stir in ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add peanut butter/chicken stock mixture; bring to boil, whisking to combine, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer to blend flavors, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. 4. 4. While sauce simmers, add noodles to boiling water and cook until tender (refer to package directions, but use them only as a guideline and be sure to taste for doneness). Drain noodles; divide noodles among individual bowls, ladle a portion of sauce over noodles, sprinkle with scallions, bean sprouts, and ground Sichuan peppercorns, if using; serve immediately.
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Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FURIOUSG.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 428.0
  • Total Fat: 22.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 54.0 mg
  • Sodium: 910.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 23.0 g

Member Reviews
  • CHRISTIEX2
    My 16 y.o. Son wanted to make this & it was delicious...only substitution was Soba noodles instead & added a bag of mixed greens also - 5/28/20