How to Make "Instant" Dan Dan Noodle Mix | At Home With Us

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 wheat noodles in boiling water until al dente, about 4-6 minutes.

Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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

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

Mix in peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili oil until combined.

Add broth to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

In a serving bowl, place cooked noodles and top with the pork mixture.

Garnish with chopped scallions, cucumber, cilantro, and Sichuan peppercorns.

Drizzle with additional chili oil if desired.

Serve hot and enjoy!

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