Lazy Dan Dan Noodles
Ground pork in a nutty spicy tahini-chili sauce over thin wheat noodles. Simplified Dan Dan with all the depth, none of the complexity.
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Servings: 2
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Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Pork
- 0.5 lb Ground pork
- 1 tsp Neutral Oil
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce
Sauce
- 3 tbsp Tahini
- 2 tbsp Chili oil
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar (Chinkiang vinegar)
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1/4 cup water
Noodles
- 8 oz Wheat noodles thin wheat noodles or somen
To Finish
- Scallions thinly sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chili oil extra, for drizzle
- Red chili fresh, thinly sliced, optional
Instructions
Cook the Pork
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add pork and spread flat and let it sit 2 minutes until the bottom darkens and caramelizes. Break apart and cook until crispy-edged throughout, 2–3 more minutes. Add garlic and soy sauce, toss, and remove from heat. Set pork aside.
Build the Sauce in the Pan
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tahini, chili oil, soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar directly to the pan. Add 1/4 cup of water gradually, stirring until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
Cook the Noodles
- Boil noodles according to package and drain well.
Toss
- Add noodles directly to the sauce and toss until every strand is fully coated. Add a splash of water if it tightens too fast.
Plate and Finish
- Mound noodles in a deep bowl. Spoon crispy pork over the top and finish with scallions, sesame seeds, and a heavy chili oil drizzle.
