"Get your sichuan spicy noodle fix! Dan Dan Noodles does call for a trip to the Asian store. But once you've got everything, it's a cinch to make!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp Chinese sesame paste ((sub tahini, Note 1))
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1.5 tbsp Chinese chilli paste in oil (, adjust spiciness (Note 2))
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4 tbsp light soy sauce ((Note 3))
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2 garlic cloves (, minced)
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3 tsp white sugar
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1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder ((Note 4))
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1 tsp Sichuan pepper powder (, preferably freshly ground (Note 5))
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3 tbsp (or more!) chilli oil (, preferably Chinese (Note 6))
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3/4 cup (185ml) chicken broth/stock (, hot, low sodium)
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2 tsp Hoisin sauce
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1 tsp dark soy sauce ((Note 7))
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1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine ((sub 2 tbsp extra chicken stock))
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1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder ((Note 4))
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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250g/ 8oz pork mince ((ground pork))
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1 tsp vegetable oil
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30g (1/4 cup) Sui Mi Ya Cai (preserved mustard greens) (, finely chopped (Note 8))
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500g/1lb white fresh noodles (, medium thickness (Note 9))
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16 choy sum stems (, cut into 15cm pieces)
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2 green onions (, finely sliced)
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1 tbsp peanuts (, finely chopped (optional))