Dan Dan Noodles with Minced Pork and Chili Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

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Silky noodles tossed in a rich, spicy sauce with savory minced pork and aromatic chili oil. This Asian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Egg noodles, Minced pork, Chili oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz Egg noodles
8 oz Minced pork
2 tbsp Chili oil
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Sesame paste
1 tsp Sugar
1 tbsp Rice vinegar
2 cloves Garlic
1 tbsp Ginger
2 Green onions
1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
1/4 cup Water
1/4 tsp Salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame paste, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup water to create the sauce. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz minced pork and cook for 5 minutes until browned, breaking into small pieces.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in the prepared sauce and 2 tbsp chili oil, then simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
Step 5: Cook 12 oz egg noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
Step 6: Toss drained noodles with the pork sauce and 1/2 tsp toasted ground Sichuan peppercorns. Garnish with 2 chopped green onions and season with 1/4 tsp salt.