Name: Dan Dan Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp five spice powder; 1/4 cup chili oil; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 2 tbsp sesame paste (or tahini); 2 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorn; 1/2 tsp five spice powder; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp MSG; 4 cloves fresh garlic, chopped; 1 lb noodles; 1/4 cup reserved noodle water; 2 scallions, chopped; 2 tbsp crushed peanuts

1

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork with Shaoxing wine, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, white pepper, kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp five spice powder. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.

2

In a separate large bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing together chili oil, 1/4 cup light soy sauce, sesame paste, ground Sichuan peppercorn, 1/2 tsp five spice powder, sugar, MSG, and chopped fresh garlic.

3

In a hot wok or large pan, stir-fry the marinated pork over high heat until the fat has rendered and the pork is crispy. Remove from the wok and set aside.

4

Cook the noodles in a pot of boiling water until al dente, according to package directions.

5

Using tongs or a strainer, transfer the cooked noodles directly into the bowl with the sauce. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved starchy noodle water and toss everything together until the noodles are well-coated.

6

Top the noodles with the crispy pork, chopped scallions, and optional crushed peanuts. Serve immediately.

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