Spicy Sichuan Noodles Recipe

If you love a dish with a bit of heat, you’ve come to the right place! Luckily, @bakeristas gave us a bit of insight into her delicious recipe for spicy Sichuan noodles, also known as dan dan noodles, so you’re well on your way to making this classic dish yourself. We all know there’s nothing more annoying than getting halfway through cooking a recipe before you realise you’re missing a vital ingredient – so make sure you’re all stocked up with the best authentic ingredients from our online Chinese grocery store !

What are Dan Dan Noodles?

These noodles are an iconic street food dish originating from the Sichuan province in China. This mouthwatering dish is bursting with flavour and, typically, lots of spice – although you can tone down the chilli content if you prefer a slightly more subtle taste.

What Do Dan Dan Noodles Taste Like?

As already mentioned, one of the key characteristics of dan dan noodles is their spiciness. Aside from this heat, the dish is full of complex flavours with gloriously umami notes.Usually served with pork, the recipe also contains a succulent richness. You can also add spring onions as a garnish for a tangy freshness.If that all sounds like something you’d enjoy, try the super easy recipe below!

Spicy Sichuan Noodles Pork Marinade Ingredients

• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 0.5 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine

Spicy Sichuan Noodles Ingredients

• 150g minced pork
• 2 spring onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp garlic (chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger (chopped)
• 10g peanuts (chopped)
• 2 bird eye chillies (chopped)
• Egg noodles
• 2 cups chicken stock

Spicy Sichuan Noodles Sauce Ingredients

• 5 tbsp Chinese sesame paste
• 5 tbsp hot water
• 1.5 tsp sugar
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp black vinegar
• 4 tbsp chilli oil (depending on how spicy you like it)
• 1 tbsp hot chilli bean paste

How to Make Spicy Sichuan Noodles at Home

1. Marinade the pork for an hour.
2. Stir fry the garlic, ginger and pork until fully cooked.
3. In another pan, cook the noodles in chicken stock. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining the ingredients in another bowl.
4. Once the noodles are cooked, rinse with cold water.
5. Fill a bowl with the stock and noodles and top with the sauce, pork, spring onion, peanuts and chillies. Serve hot and enjoy!

We hope you have a go at making this yourself and love the end product as much as we do. Thanks again to @bakeristas on Instagram for providing the recipe and images!If you need to stock up on the ingredients for this dish or any other Asian-inspired recipe, check out our range right here at Oriental Mart.