Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients and Weight:

• Dried rice noodles: 1 pound
• Ground pork: 1 pound
• Szechuan peppercorns: 1 tablespoon, ground
• Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce: 1/2 cup
• Hoisin sauce: 1/4 cup
• Shaoxing wine: 2 tablespoons (optional)
• Chicken broth: 2 cups
• Bean sprouts: 1 cup
• Green onions: 1/2 cup, chopped
• Chopped peanuts: 1/2 cup
• Sriracha sauce: To taste (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground pork over medium heat. Remove excess fat.
3. Add the ground Szechuan peppercorns, sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and Shaoxing wine (if using) to the pork. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Add the bean sprouts and green onions to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
6. To serve, divide the cooked noodles among bowls. Top with the pork sauce, bean sprouts, green onions, and chopped peanuts.
7. Drizzle with Sriracha sauce, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 bowl Calories: 550 Total Fat: 25g Saturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 70mg Sodium: 1200mg Total Carbohydrates: 60g Dietary Fiber: 5g Sugar: 10g Protein: 30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and spicy
• Rich and flavorful
• Well-seasoned
• Customizable
• Perfect for a quick and easy meal

User Comments:

• "These Dan Dan Noodles were absolutely delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked."
• "I loved the spicy kick from the Szechuan peppercorns."
• "The chopped peanuts added a nice crunchy texture."
• "This dish was easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner."
• "I would definitely recommend these Dan Dan Noodles to anyone who loves Chinese food."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find ground Szechuan peppercorns, you can substitute regular black peppercorns.
• For a vegetarian version, replace the ground pork with extra-firm tofu.
• To make the dish even spicier, add more Szechuan peppercorns or Sriracha sauce to taste.
• Serve with a side of Chinese pickles for extra flavor.