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Dan Dan Noodles

Name: Dan Dan Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 tsp five spice powder; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1/4 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp peanut butter; 1 tbsp chili flakes; 1/2 tsp five spice powder; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1/4 tsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp MSG; 3 tbsp neutral oil, heated; 1 serving Shanghai thin noodles; 1/4 cup green onions, chopped; Sriracha, for garnish; Chili oil, for garnish; Sesame seeds, for garnish

Dan dan noodles are a quick Chinese noodle dish built on a bold, spicy peanut sauce paired with crispy ground beef and fresh noodles, ready in under 20 minutes.

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Total

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$32–$53

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp five spice powder
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/4 tsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp chili flakes
1/2 tsp five spice powder
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp MSGoptional
3 tbsp neutral oil, heated
1 serving Shanghai thin noodles
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Sriracha, for garnishoptional
Chili oil, for garnishoptional
Sesame seeds, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a hot pan, add the ground beef and begin to break it up.
2
Season the beef with five spice powder, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and a pinch of sugar.
3
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and crispy. Set aside.
4
In a large serving bowl, combine peanut butter, chili flakes, five spice powder, and soy sauce.
5
Grate in fresh garlic, then add a pinch of sugar and MSG (if using).
6
Heat neutral oil in a pan until shimmering, then carefully pour it over the sauce ingredients to bloom the spices. Mix thoroughly to combine.
7
Cook the Shanghai thin noodles in a pot of boiling water according to package directions.
8
Ladle about 1/2 cup of the hot noodle water into the sauce bowl and stir to create a smooth, brothy sauce.
9
Using a strainer or tongs, transfer the cooked noodles directly into the bowl with the sauce.
10
Top the noodles with the crispy ground beef and freshly chopped green onions.
11
Optionally garnish with sriracha, chili oil, and sesame seeds. Mix everything together and enjoy.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the ground beef over high heat until deeply caramelized and crispy for textural contrast against the creamy sauce.
Temper chili flakes in warm sauce for 1-2 minutes to release their full flavor and mellow harsh edges.
Toss hot noodles with sauce immediately off heat—the residual warmth helps emulsify the peanut butter and coat evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning at the end: the sauce should balance salty (soy), spicy (chili), nutty (peanut), and aromatic (five-spice).

Substitutions

Peanut butter → tahini or sunflower seed butter (slightly less rich; add 1 tsp water)
Chili flakes → fresh chilies, minced, or hot sauce (adjust quantity to taste)
Five-spice powder → 1/2 tsp each ground cinnamon and star anise (approximation only)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled noodles and sauce separately in airtight containers up to 3 days; reheat noodles in boiling water and sauce on low heat, thinning with water if needed.