Dan Dan noodle (easy version). Dan dan mian, or dan dan noodles, are one of Sichuan (sometimes spelled Szechuan) province's most famous culinary exports. Sichuan cuisine is defined by its heat, and our spicy Szechuan noodle recipe is no exception! There are many, many versions of dan dan noodles out there—some are.

It's one of those dishes that's so widespread among Chinese noodle recipes, there. Dandan noodles or dandanmian is a noodle dish originating from Chinese Sichuan cuisine, I've taken the dish and hugely simplified it for my channel. Cook noodles according to package instructions and add to bowl with the sauce, tossing to coat noodles in the sauce. You can have Dan Dan noodle (easy version) using 20 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Dan Dan noodle (easy version)

1. It’s 1 lb of ground beef.
2. Prepare 2 tbsp of oil (I used peanut).
3. It’s 1/2 of medium onion, chopped.
4. Prepare 4 clove of garlic, minced.
5. You need 1 piece (2 inch) of ginger, minced or grated.
6. Prepare 1 cup of chicken stock.
7. Prepare 1 1/2 tbsp of soy sauce.
8. You need 1 1/2 tbsp of rice wine vinegar.
9. You need 1 1/2 tbsp of sesame oil.
10. It’s 2 tbsp of peanut butter.
11. You need 1/2 lb of long noodles.
12. It’s of Spicy.
13. You need 1 of each use only one of the spicy, these are some options, adjust to your liking.
14. Prepare 2 tbsp of gochujang (Korean chilli paste).
15. You need 3 tbsp of Sriracha sauce.
16. It’s 2 tbsp of chilli paste, like samba oelek.
17. Prepare of garnish.
18. It’s 1 of each green onion, sliced.
19. You need 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts, chopped.
20. It’s 1 tbsp of cilantro, fresh.

This super easy version of dan dan noodles is fast, flavorful, and vegetarian to boot. To be honest, this technically isn't dan dan mian/dan dan noodles but it technically is too. See, dan dan noodles are one of those dishes, the kind where there are a thousand variations, even in Sichuan, where they're. Famous Szechuan style Dan dan noodles (担担面) is one of the most popular Chinese street foods.

Dan Dan noodle (easy version) instructions

1. In a medium size pan or skillet, heat the oil, medium-high heat, and when hot add the ground beef and cook until done, chopping into smaller pieces as you cook it..
2. Remove cooked beef to a bowl with paper towels..
3. Reduce heat to medium, add chopped onion and cook, stirring a little, until translucent. Scrap up any of the beef bits left in the pan, into the onions as it cooks.
4. Add the garlic and ginger, stir for about 2 minutes.
5. Add the stock (or water), soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and peanut butter..
6. Add your spicy ingredient of choice, but only one, I just listed a variety so you knew it wasn't all that difficult. My preference is the gochujang, but you can't always get that..
7. Add your cooked beef back in, stir to mix well. Bring up to a simmer..
8. Cook your noodles to al-dente, our just under done, not soft. I prefer a whole grain noodle, and something like spaghetti or linguini sized.
9. Cook your beef mixture until it is the thickness you desire. I like a gravy/sauce thickness myself..
10. Drain your noodles when done, add a little butter or oil so they don't stick together.
11. Add the noodles to individual bowls, add the beef mixture on top, garnish and serve.

So I am not brave enough to call this an authentic dan dan noodle recipe, but it is the easiest way to Dandan in the name actually refers to a carrying pole(扁担 in Chinese ). This spicy dan dan noodles recipe is an easy twist on the classic dan dan noodles for an easy takeaway style dinner. This might not be the version you'd get from a restaurant but it's full of flavour. Dan Dan Mian as known as Dan Dan Noodles is signature Sichuan street food in Sichuan, China. Dan dan noodles are surprisingly easy to make, so let's get started!