Addictive Dan Dan Noodles – Spicy, Savory & Irresistible! 🍜🔥


1️⃣ Cook the Noodles

  1. Boil noodles per package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain and toss with sesame oil.

2️⃣ Crisp the Pork

  1. Cook pork in a dry skillet until browned.

  2. Add soy sauce, wine, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns. Cook 2 mins, then set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Sauce

  1. Whisk sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and sugar.

  2. Thin with noodle water until creamy.

4️⃣ Assemble & Devour!

  1. Divide noodles into bowls, drizzle with sauce.

  2. Top with pork, greens, scallions, and peanuts.

  3. Mix at the table and enjoy!

🔥 Pro Tips

🔹 No sesame paste? Use tahini + 1 tbsp peanut butter.
🔹 Extra numbing spice – Add more Sichuan peppercorns.
🔹 Vegan version – Swap pork for shiitake mushrooms + walnuts.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • With a side of dumplings – Perfect combo!

  • Cooling drink – Pair with iced jasmine tea.

  • Extra veggies – Add cucumber matchsticks.

📦 Storage Tips

  • Fridge: Sauce keeps 5 days (store pork separately).

  • Freeze: Sauce only, 2 months.

Final Verdict: Noodle Addiction Starts Here! 🌶️

This fiery, nutty, umami-bomb dish is impossible to resist—Sichuan street food magic in your kitchen!

Ready to spice things up? Let’s wok and roll!

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