Xie Laobans Dan Dan Noodles Recipe

Name: Xie Laobans Dan Dan Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh Chinese noodles or 12 ounces dried Chinese noodles; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 3 Sichuanese dried chiles, snipped in half, seeds discarded; 1/2 teaspoon whole Sichuan pepper; 2 tablespoons Sichuanese ya cai or Tianjin preserved vegetable; 4 ounces ground beef; 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; Salt to taste; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground roasted Sichuan pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons sesame paste; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dark chili oil with chile flakes

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh Chinese noodles or 12 ounces dried Chinese noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 Sichuanese dried chiles, snipped in half, seeds discarded
1/2 teaspoon whole Sichuan pepper
2 tablespoons Sichuanese ya cai or Tianjin preserved vegetable
4 ounces ground beef
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
Salt to taste
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground roasted Sichuan pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons sesame paste
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark chili oil with chile flakes

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a wok over moderate flame.
2
When the oil is hot but not yet smoking, add the chiles and Sichuan pepper and stir-fry briefly until the oil is spicy and fragrant.
3
Take care not to burn the spices.
4
Add the ya cai or preserved vegetable and continue to stir-fry until hot and fragrant.
5
Add the meat, splash in the soy sauce, and stir-fry until the meat is brown and a little crispy, but not too dry.
6
Season with salt to taste.
7
When the meat is cooked, remove the mixture from the wok and set aside.
8
Put the sauce ingredients into a serving bowl and mix together.
9
Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package.
10
Drain them and add them to the sauce in the serving bowl.
11
Sprinkle with the meat mixture and serve immediately.
12
When the bowl is on the table, give the noodles a good stir until the sauce and meat are evenly distributed.

618

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 pound fresh Chinese noodles or 12 ounces dried Chinese noodles, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 3 Sichuanese dried chiles, snipped in half, seeds discarded, 1/2 teaspoon whole Sichuan pepper, and more.

Yes, Xie Laobans Dan Dan Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Xie Laobans Dan Dan Noodles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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