Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients

Ground pork

1/2 pound

Fresh noodles

8 ounces

Chicken broth

2 cups

Peanuts

1/4 cup, crushed

Green onions

2, chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Ginger

1 tablespoon, minced

Sichuan peppercorns

1 teaspoon

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Sesame oil

1 tablespoon

Chili oil

2 tablespoons

Chinese black vinegar

1 tablespoon

Sugar

1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. In a large pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
2. Once the pork is cooked, add the Sichuan peppercorns, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, Chinese black vinegar, and sugar to create the sauce. Set aside.
4. Pour the chicken broth into the pan with the cooked pork, and bring it to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
5. Meanwhile, cook the fresh noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
6. Add the prepared sauce to the pan containing the pork and broth mixture. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls. Generously pour the pork and sauce mixture over the noodles.
8. Garnish each serving with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts for added texture and flavor.
9. Serve hot and enjoy the delightful combination of spicy, savory, and nutty flavors!