Can I cook the Dan Dan noodles in advance?

Yes, you can cook the noodles in advance and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve the dish.

What is a good side dish for Dan Dan noodles?

A fresh salad or stir-fried vegetables are good side dishes for Dan Dan noodles.

What exactly are Dan Dan noodles?

Dan Dan noodles (or Dan Dan Mian) is a world-famous street food dish from the Chinese Sichuan cuisine. It is known for its unique combination of a rich, slightly creamy sesame sauce, savory spiced ground meat, and a hot, aromatic chili oil. The name comes from the traditional carrying poles (dan dan) that street vendors used to transport the noodles in the past.

Can I make this recipe less spicy if I can't handle spicy food very well?

Absolutely! You have complete control over the spicy factor. Simply reduce the number of fresh chili peppers in the chili garlic sauce, or use a milder pepper variety. This way, you still retain that delicious, aromatic garlic and ginger flavor without setting your mouth on fire.

Can I make this Chinese noodles recipe vegetarian or vegan?

Absolutely! Simply replace the ground beef with plant-based ground meat, finely chopped oyster mushrooms, or crumbled firm tofu. Sauté it with the same sauces (soy sauce, hoisin, and rice vinegar) for that delicious savory umami flavor.

Dan Dan noodles

Name: Dan Dan noodles
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2P
Ingredients: 200 g flat rice noodles; 2 tbsp peanut oil; 300 g ground beef; 1 onion finely chopped; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 4 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp sesame paste; 1 to 2 tbsp hot cooking water from the noodles; 5 cm ginger grated; 4 cloves garlic grated; 3 chili peppers finely chopped; 100 ml canola oil; 2 spring onions finely chopped; 2 tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts

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In the mood for a fiery, steaming bowl full of comfort food that is truly bursting with flavor? Then this Dan Dan noodles recipe will be your new absolute favorite! This iconic classic from Chinese cuisine combines crispy fried ground beef, a rich, umami-packed sesame and hoisin sauce, and a wonderfully addictive, homemade chili garlic oil.With this super quick Chinese noodles recipe, you can whip up a fantastic meal in just 20 minutes. Whether you're a big fan of authentic Chinese noodles or just in the mood for something spicy with a delightful crunch from peanuts and fresh spring onions: this dish has it all. This addictive dish is ready in no time!

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 2P

Noodles
200 g flat rice noodles
2 tbsp peanut oil
300 g ground beef
1 onion finely chopped
4 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp sesame paste
1 to 2 tbsp hot cooking water from the noodles

Chili garlic sauce
5 cm ginger grated
4 cloves garlic grated
3 chili peppers finely chopped
100 ml canola oil

Finishing touches
2 spring onions finely chopped
2 tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts

200 g flat rice noodles
2 tbsp peanut oil
300 g ground beef
1 onion finely chopped
4 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp sesame paste
1 to 2 tbsp hot cooking water from the noodles

5 cm ginger grated
4 cloves garlic grated
3 chili peppers finely chopped
100 ml canola oil

2 spring onions finely chopped
2 tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts