Spicy Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles with Chili Oil
A Fiery Chinese Street Food Favorite
Dive into the intense flavors of Szechuan with this traditional spicy Dan Dan noodle dish, topped with sizzling chili oil and savory pork.
- 45 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Noodles
For the Chili Oil
For the Pork Topping
For the Sauce
Preparation
Marinating the Pork
Combine pork and seasonings
In a bowl, combine ground pork with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and ground Szechuan peppercorns.
Marinate
Mix until well incorporated and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Cooking the Noodles
Boil water
Boil water in a large pot.
Cook noodles
Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
⚠ Important: Do not overcook the noodles as they will become mushy. 💡 Pro Tip: Rinse the noodles in cold water to stop the cooking process.
Cooking Process
Making Chili Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add Szechuan peppercorns and sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add chili flakes and garlic, let cool, then strain.
Cooking Pork
In a frying pan, sauté the marinated pork over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Preparing Sauce
In a separate bowl, mix sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
Plating & Serving
Spicy Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles with Chili Oil
Spicy Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles with Chili Oil
Plating & Serving
Place noodles in serving bowls, pour the sauce over, top with pork, and drizzle with chili oil for an authentic Szechuan presentation.