🍜 Addictive Dan Dan Noodles (Sichuan Style)

Craving a meal that's spicy, savory, nutty, and totally addictive?
Dan Dan Noodles are your new best friend!
This classic Sichuan street food combines tender noodles, a bold, flavorful sauce, and a sprinkle of crunchy toppings — making every bite irresistible. ❤️‍🔥

Whether you like it fiery hot or just a little spicy, this recipe can be adjusted to your perfect heat level!

🌟 Why You'll Love These Dan Dan Noodles

Packed with Flavor: A perfect balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet.
Fast & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes!
Customizable: Make it meaty, vegetarian, or vegan 🌱.
Restaurant-Quality at Home: Save money without sacrificing flavor.

🛒 Ingredients

For the sauce:

3 tablespoons sesame paste (or peanut butter)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
1 tablespoon chili oil (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, ground (optional for authentic numbing heat)

For the noodles:

8 oz fresh Chinese wheat noodles or ramen noodles
1/2 lb ground pork or chicken (or crumbled tofu for vegan)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 green onions, finely sliced
1/4 cup chicken broth or water

Toppings (optional but recommended):

Extra chili oil 🌶️
Chopped peanuts or cashews
Fresh cilantro
Pickled mustard greens (traditional!)

🍳 Instructions

Make the sauce:In a bowl, whisk together sesame paste, soy sauce, black vinegar, chili oil, sugar, garlic, and ground Sichuan peppercorns. Set aside.

Cook the noodles:Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the topping:Heat oil in a skillet. Add ground pork (or tofu) and cook until browned and crispy. Stir in a splash of soy sauce for extra flavor.
Assemble:In serving bowls, add a generous scoop of sauce at the bottom.Add noodles on top, spoon over the cooked meat, pour a little broth or water to loosen the sauce, and toss everything together.
Garnish:Sprinkle with green onions, peanuts, cilantro, and extra chili oil if you like it extra spicy!
Devour immediately while warm and saucy! 🔥🍜

🥢 Pro Tips for the Best Dan Dan Noodles

Don't skip the black vinegar! It gives a key tangy flavor.
Adjust spice: Add more or less chili oil depending on your heat preference.
Make it vegan: Swap ground pork for crispy crumbled tofu and use veggie broth.
Homemade chili oil makes it next level — if you have time!