Description
Dan Dan Noodles is a classic Sichuan dish featuring a spicy, savory sauce made from Chinese sesame paste, chili oil, soy sauce, and black vinegar, tossed with noodles for a quick and flavorful meal. This recipe is perfect for anyone craving a fast, comforting bowl of noodles with a rich, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce, ready in just under ten minutes.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Chinese sesame paste
- 2 tbsp chili oil (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp black vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1-2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
Noodles
- 2 servings noodles (of choice)
Toppings
- Toasted sesame seeds (if desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the Chinese sesame paste with chili oil, soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, and finely minced garlic. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated, creating a rich, flavorful base for the noodles.
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking water before draining the noodles thoroughly. This reserved water will help adjust the sauce consistency.
- Toss Noodles with Sauce: Add the drained noodles to the bowl with the prepared sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly. If the sauce feels too thick or clumpy, gradually loosen it by adding small amounts of the reserved hot noodle water, stirring continuously until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the sauced noodles and optionally sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture. For an extra kick, drizzle more chili oil on top if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and delicious Dan Dan Noodles.
Notes
- This recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy authentic flavors in under ten minutes.
- Adjust chili oil quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Use any type of noodles you like; wheat, rice noodles, or even spaghetti can work well.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure soy sauce and chili oil are vegetarian-friendly.
- To enhance texture, add chopped scallions or crushed peanuts as additional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 297 kcal
- Sugar: 5.1 g
- Sodium: 985 mg
- Fat: 27.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
