Dan Dan Noodles

Method

1. 1
   • ground pork250 g
   • vegetable oil2 tbsp
   • doubanjiang2 tbsp
   • garlic4
   • fresh ginger10 g

   Brown the spiced pork — Brown the ground pork in the oil over high heat for 5 minutes until crisp, then stir in the doubanjiang, garlic, and ginger and fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

   ⏱5 min
2. 2
   • tahini4 tbsp
   • soy sauce3 tbsp
   • chinkiang black vinegar2 tbsp
   • sichuan peppercorns1 tsp
   • chilli flakes1 tsp
   • chicken stock3 dl

   Whisk the sesame sauce — Whisk the sesame paste, soy sauce, black vinegar, ground sichuan peppercorns, and chili flakes with the chicken stock to make the sauce.

3. 3
   • egg noodles400 g
   • bok choy50 g

   Cook the noodles and bok choy — Cook the egg noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes until tender, adding the bok choy for the last minute, then drain and divide among bowls.

   ⏱5 min
4. 4
   • egg noodles400 g
   • ground pork250 g
   • soy sauce3 tbsp

   Assemble the bowls — Ladle the sesame sauce over the noodles, then top with the spiced pork and its cooking juices.

5. 5
   • spring onion3
   • peanuts2 tbsp

   Garnish and toss — Scatter with spring onion and crushed peanuts, then toss everything together at the table before eating.