Spicy and Tasty Dandan Noodles without Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy and Tasty Dandan Noodles without Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 portions Uncooked Chinese noodles; 250 grams [Pork mince, mixed mince or chicken mince]; 1/4 [Chopped onion]; 1 tsp each [Grated garlic and ginger]; 200 ml [Water]; 2 tbsp [Tianmianjiang]; 1 tbsp each [Sake, soy sauce, sugar]; 3 tbsp [Ra-yu]; 2 tbsp each [Toasted white sesame seeds, sesame paste]; 1 tbsp each [Soy sauce, sugar, Chinese chicken stock powder]; 1 tsp each [Oyster sauce, vinegar]; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon [Doubanjiang]; 10 cm long [Chopped Japanese leek]; 6 tbsp [Hot water]

Servings: persons

3 portions Uncooked Chinese noodles
250 grams [Pork mince, mixed mince or chicken mince]
1/4 [Chopped onion]
1 tsp each [Grated garlic and ginger]
200 ml [Water]
2 tbsp [Tianmianjiang]
1 tbsp each [Sake, soy sauce, sugar]
3 tbsp [Ra-yu]
2 tbsp each [Toasted white sesame seeds, sesame paste]
1 tbsp each [Soy sauce, sugar, Chinese chicken stock powder]
1 tsp each [Oyster sauce, vinegar]
1/2 to 1 teaspoon [Doubanjiang]
10 cm long [Chopped Japanese leek]
6 tbsp [Hot water]

1
To make the meat topping heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the pork mince and onion over high heat.
2
When it's golden brown and crumbly add the grated ginger and garlic.
3
Fry until fragrant.
4
Add the ingredients and stir over a high heat to reduce the liquid.
5
When the liquid has reduced to 1/4 turn the heat off and transfer to a container.
6
To make the Dandan noodle base mix the ingredients well.
7
Add the hot water and stir well.
8
Cook the noodles in boiled water following the instructions on the back of the packet.
9
Drain in a colander and rinse well with cold water.
10
Drain the noodles well.
11
Mix the noodles with the Dandan noodle base from Step 6 and it's done.
12
Transfer to serving dishes.
13
Garnish with chopped Japanese leek, drizzle with ra-yu or sprinkle with red chili flakes.
14
I like softly-poached eggs or sansho powder as toppings too.

433

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 portions Uncooked Chinese noodles, 250 grams [Pork mince, mixed mince or chicken mince], 1/4 [Chopped onion], 1 tsp each [Grated garlic and ginger], and more.

Yes, Spicy and Tasty Dandan Noodles without Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy and Tasty Dandan Noodles without Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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