Spicy Sichuan Noodles (dan Dan Mian) Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. COMBINE THE PORK, SOY SAUCE and salt in a small bowl and mix well.
2. Heat a wok or saute pan until it is hot.
3. Add the oil and deep-fry the pork, stirring with a spatula to break it into small pieces.
4. When the pork is crispy and dry, about 4 minutes, remove it with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5. Pour off the oil, leaving 2 tablespoons in the wok.
6. Reheat the wok and add the garlic, ginger and scallions, and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
7. Then add the sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, salt and chicken stock and simmer for 4 minutes.
8. Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 2 minutes if they are fresh or 5 minutes if they are dried.
9. Drain the noodles well in a colander.
10. Divide them into individual bowls or put in large soup tureen.
11. Ladle on the sauce.