Dan Dan Noodles

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a nutty flavor with less saturated fat.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

Sichuan peppercorns

🥗Healthier: black pepper

💰Cheaper: white pepper

Black pepper provides a similar heat, while white pepper is more affordable.

Cook fresh egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente.

Prepare blanched vegetables and set aside.

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat.

Add minced pork and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced ginger and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame paste, chili oil, black vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt to the pork mixture and combine well.

In a separate pot, heat chicken or pork stock and add the cooked noodles to warm through.

Serve the noodles in a bowl, topped with the pork mixture, blanched vegetables, chopped scallions, and fried soy beans.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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