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Dan Dan Noodles

Name: Dan Dan Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Wheat noodles (350 g); Ground pork (300 g); Chili oil (2 tablespoons); Sichuan pepper (1 teaspoon); Sesame paste (2 tablespoons); Soy sauce (2 tablespoons); Chili bean paste (doubanjiang) (1 tablespoon); Garlic (2 cloves); Ginger (1 teaspoon); Chives (2 pieces); Sugar (1 teaspoon); Rice vinegar (1 teaspoon); Peanuts (2 tablespoons)

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Wheat noodles in a spicy, numbing sesame sauce, topped with seasoned ground pork.

Servings: 4
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 23 min
Difficulty: Medium
Category: Main course, Street food & savory snacks
Cuisine: Chinese
Serve: Hot
Texture: Chewy, Thick
Techniques: BoilSauté
Meal: LunchDinner

Quick weekday meal
Family meal

Tips

The sauce can be prepared in advance and kept refrigerated until it’s time to cook; stir it well before using it. Here’s a video to help you make your dish.

Ingredients

Wheat noodles (350 g)
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Ground pork (300 g)
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Chili oil (2 tablespoons)
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Sichuan pepper (1 teaspoon)
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Sesame paste (2 tablespoons)
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Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
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Chili bean paste (doubanjiang) (1 tablespoon)
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Garlic (2 cloves)
≈ $0.66 MXN
Ginger (1 teaspoon)
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Chives (2 pieces)
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Sugar (1 teaspoon)
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Rice vinegar (1 teaspoon)
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Peanuts (2 tablespoons)
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Price reference: Guadalajara, Jalisco

Estimated cost so far

≈ $3.53 MXN

≈ $0.88 MXN per serving

2 of 13 ingredients

priced

15%

Prices are approximate. · Last updated Oct 7, 2026

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Tools

Pot
Frying pan
Mixing bowl
Colander

Steps

1. Toast the Sichuan pepper2 min
Toast the Sichuan pepper in a dry skillet for 1 minute, then grind it.
2. Prepare the sauce5 min
Whisk together the sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, chili bean paste, rice vinegar, sugar, and ground Sichuan pepper until the sauce is smooth.
3. Cook the noodles6 min
Boil the noodles according to the package instructions, about 4–6 minutes; set aside 1/4 cup of the cooking water before draining.
4. Cook the pork10 min
Cook the ground pork in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as you cook, until it is browned and fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F).
5. Sauté the aromatics1 min
Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until they release their aroma.
6. Serve2 min
Divide the noodles among bowls, pour the sauce over them, add the pork, a little of the reserved cooking liquid to thin the sauce, green onions, and chopped peanuts.

Substitutions & variations

Don't have sesame paste? Well-stirred tahini is the closest substitute; peanut butter changes the flavor significantly and is not a true substitute.
Would you prefer a lighter version? Replace the ground pork with ground chicken or crumbled firm tofu.
Substitute Sichuan pepper with a mixture of whole black peppercorns, cilantro seeds, and a pinch of lemon zest.
Substitute doubanjiang with gochujang or omit it.