Addictive Dan Dan Noodles
Savory noodles tossed with spiced beef, sesame, and chili oil for a satisfying bite bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 225 gramsdried chinese wheat noodles or spaghetti
- 30 milliliterssoy sauce
- 10 millilitersrice vinegar
- 15 milliliterschili oil, plus extra for serving
- 30 milliliterschicken broth
- 30 gramstahini (sesame paste)
- 5 gramssugar
- 225 gramsground beef
- 15 milliliterssesame oil
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 15 gramsginger, grated
- 2green onions (white and green parts separated), thinly sliced
- chili oil, for drizzling
- sliced green onions, for topping
- additional tahini or crushed peanuts, for serving (optional)
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add dried Chinese noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until evenly browned and fully cooked, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, chicken broth, tahini, and sugar. Whisk until smooth and homogenous.
- 4
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and white parts of the green onions to the beef in the skillet. Stir-fry for 1 minute until aromatic. Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 5
Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss until evenly coated and heated through.
- 6
Transfer noodles to serving bowls. Top with a drizzle of chili oil, green onion slices, and additional tahini or crushed peanuts if desired. Serve immediately while hot.