Tantalize your taste buds with the fiery allure of Sichuan cuisine in this culinary journey of Spicy Sichuan Noodles with Ground Pork. This dish captures the essence of Sichuan cooking with its bold flavors, aromatic spices, and the perfect balance of heat and numbing sensation.
Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the symphony of flavors in this dish. Tender ground pork is infused with a fiery marinade, then stir-fried until crispy and aromatic. It's nestled atop a bed of springy noodles, coated in a rich and flavorful sauce made with a medley of aromatic spices, including the iconic Sichuan peppercorns. The result is a captivating interplay of heat, spice, and a unique tingling sensation that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Accompanying this tantalizing main course are three equally enticing recipes that elevate the Sichuan dining experience. Dive into the delightful crunch of Sichuan-style smashed cucumbers, a refreshing and tangy side dish that perfectly complements the spicy noodles. Discover the harmonious balance of flavors in our homemade chili oil, a versatile condiment that adds an extra kick of heat and depth to any dish. And for a sweet ending, indulge in the classic Chinese dessert, chilled almond tofu, a delicate and refreshing treat that will cool your palate after the fiery feast.
Join us on this culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of Sichuan cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned spice enthusiast or a curious foodie looking to expand your culinary horizons, these recipes will ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more of this captivating cuisine.
DAN DAN NOODLES
Recipe video above. The iconic spicy Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles, made at home! Am intensely flavoured spicy sesame chilli oil sauce tossed with noodles and pork. Don't be daunted by the list and steps, there's no need to rush. Cook and prepare all the parts except the noodles. Cook the noodles just before serving so they're piping hot because the idea is to toss hot noodles with the pork and sauce so the heat warms everything else up. That's the Dan Dan way!
Provided by Nagi
Categories Mains
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except oil and chicken stock. Then gently stir in oil and stock - oil should be sitting on surface. Set aside.
- Mix together hoisin, soy, Chinese wine and five spice ("Sauce").
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Add pork and cook, breaking it up as you, until it changes from pink to white. Add Sauce and cook for 1 minute, then transfer into a bowl.
- Return skillet to stove, reduce to medium heat. Add oil into middle of skillet.
- Add Sui mi ya cai and stir for 30 seconds, just to warm through. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Cook noodles per packet directions.
- Add choi sum for last 1 minute of cooking.
- Drain.
- Ladle 1/4 of Dan Dan Sauce into a bowl. Pile in noodles, top with pork and Sui mi ya cai. Place choi sum on side.
- Sprinkle with peanuts and green onions and serve.
- To eat, mix it all up to coat the noodles well with Sauce, then devour!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 1364 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RICE NOODLES WITH SPICY PORK AND HERBS
This cold rice-noodle dish, dressed in vinegar and chile oil and topped with spicy pork, herbs and peanuts, has roots in Yunnan, a southwestern Chinese province, where the garnish may vary according to the kitchen and season. The dish is quick to put together but can be served at a leisurely pace: Plate it, or set all of the components on the table and let people put together their own bowls the way they like, to their taste. The chef Simone Tong, who runs a Yunnan-inspired noodle restaurant in Manhattan, makes her version with ground pork, peanuts and a mix of fresh herbs but adds raw breakfast radishes and lacto-fermented pickles as well, for extra crunch and flavor. Feel free to do the same, or not; it's in the spirit of the dish to improvise with what's in season and what's on hand.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil, and cook noodles according to instructions. Drain noodles while running under cold water, until they are cool to the touch. Set aside. Mix dressing by whisking rice vinegar, soy sauce, black vinegar, chile oil and sugar until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Cook the pork topping: Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat, and add ground pork and salt. Pan-fry, breaking meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no pink parts and no liquid remain in the pan, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and scallion whites, and stir occasionally until the raw smell has disappeared and the meat is starting to brown in places, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetables, if using, along with a tablespoon of water, and cook for 2 or 3 minutes more, or until mixture is darkened and thick. Set aside.
- When you're ready to serve, divide cool, drained noodles into four individual bowls, and top each with a tablespoon of vinegar dressing followed by a pile of ground pork, herbs, peanuts and radishes, to taste. Serve with any remaining garnish, and additional chile oil and chile-oil solids, on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 698, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 513 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH SPICY BEEF SAUCE
Tired of using ground beef the same old way? Try this spicy dish! Feel free to double the sauce if you like it really saucy! Update: the hoisin sauce is quite sweet, so you might start off with just a little and work your way up!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles; drain and keep warm.
- Pour sesame oil in pan and heat till hot. Saute onion and next 4 ingredients hot sesame oil until tender.
- Combine cornstarch and beef broth, whisking until smooth.
- Stir broth mixture, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into onion mixture.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
- Stir in ground beef.
- Toss with hot cooked pasta, and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
- Yield: 4 servings.
SPICY GINGER PORK NOODLES WITH BOK CHOY
Spicy, brawny and full of ginger and garlic, these pork noodles are a play on dumplings, but easier to make at home. If you don't have the black vinegar to sprinkle on top of the sliced ginger, you can simply leave it out. Or try substituting balsamic, which is a bit sweeter, but has similar caramel notes to play off the ginger's pungency.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Trim bok choy and separate dark green tops from white stems; leave tops whole and thinly slice stems. Peel ginger and finely chop half of it. Slice remaining ginger into thin matchsticks.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions. Drain and run under cool water; drain again.
- Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook, breaking up with a fork, until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar. Use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a bowl.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Stir in half the scallions, the finely chopped ginger, the garlic and the chile. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add bok choy stems and a pinch of salt. Cook until bok choy is almost tender, about 2 minutes. Toss in leaves and return pork to skillet.
- Toss noodles, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce and 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar into the pan. Cook until just warmed through.
- Transfer to a large bowl and toss with remaining scallions, sesame seeds, sesame oil and herbs. In a small bowl, combine ginger matchsticks with just enough black vinegar to cover. Serve ginger mixture alongside noodles as a garnish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 468, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1394 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To make sure your noodles are cooked perfectly, follow the package instructions. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
- If you don't have any ground pork, you can substitute ground beef or chicken.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns to your own taste. If you like it spicy, add more chili oil. If you're not a fan of spice, you can omit the Sichuan peppercorns altogether.
- To make the dish more colorful, add some chopped green onions or cilantro.
- You can also add other vegetables to the dish, such as sliced bell peppers or carrots.
Conclusion:
These spicy Sichuan noodles are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They're packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new noodle dish to try, give this one a try!
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