Name: Dan Dan Noodles
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

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.

Dan Dan Noodles

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