Traci Gonzalez
@tracigourmet
Spicy Dan Dan Noodles
A flavorful and spicy dish featuring egg noodles tossed with ground pork, a rich peanut sauce, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal any time of the year.
Details
- Cuisine:asian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:14
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time50 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package
- 2 tablespoons
- 2/3 cup
- 6 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 5 cloves, peeled
- 1 (1 inch) piece, peeled
- 8 ounces
- 1/8 teaspoon
- 1 1/4 cups, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 3/4 cup, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup, chopped
- 3 tablespoons
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Spicy Dan Dan Noodles.
Step 1
Start by bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Once boiling, add your egg noodles and cook them until they’re tender yet still have a delightful bite, which should take about 7 to 9 minutes.
Step 3
After cooking, drain the noodles in a colander, but don’t forget to save about 3/4 cup of that flavorful cooking liquid.
Step 4
Transfer the noodles to a spacious bowl and set them aside for now.
Step 5
Next, grab a large wok and heat some canola oil over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Toss in the dry-roasted peanuts and sauté them for about 2 minutes, or until they become fragrant and golden.
Step 7
Once they’re ready, remove the wok from the heat and let the peanuts cool slightly.
Step 8
While the peanuts are cooling, it’s time to whip up a delicious sauce.
Step 9
In a mini food chopper, combine the sautéed peanuts with soy sauce, sambal oelek, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
Step 10
Pulse everything together until you achieve a finely ground mixture that’s bursting with flavor.
Step 11
Now, return to your wok and cook the ground pork along with a pinch of salt over medium-high heat.
Step 12
Stir and crumble the pork as it cooks, until it’s no longer pink, which should take about 8 minutes.
Step 13
Once the pork is perfectly cooked, add in your homemade peanut sauce and the reserved cooking liquid.
Step 14
Bring this delightful mixture to a boil and let it simmer for about a minute, stirring frequently to blend those flavors beautifully.
Step 15
Finally, it’s time to bring everything together! In your large bowl with the cooked noodles, add the pork mixture along with fresh cucumber, sliced green onions, fragrant cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Step 16
Toss everything together gently until well combined, allowing all those vibrant flavors to mingle.
Step 17
Serve your dish immediately and enjoy the deliciousness you’ve created!.