Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

A fiery Sichuan noodle dish featuring spicy peanut sauce, ground pork, and preserved vegetables for a bold, authentic flavor. This chinese-inspired noodles ready in about 25 minutes blends dried Chinese wheat noodles, ground pork, sesame oil into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 2, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz dried Chinese wheat noodles
• 6 oz ground pork
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
• 1 tbsp ginger, finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp doubanjiang (fermented chili bean paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp black vinegar
• 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp pickled mustard greens, chopped
• 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 8 oz dried Chinese wheat noodles for 4-5 minutes until al dente; drain and toss with 1 tbsp sesame oil to prevent sticking.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add 6 oz ground pork and cook for 4 minutes until browned and slightly crispy.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp finely minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp doubanjiang; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp black vinegar, 1 tsp toasted ground Sichuan peppercorns, and 1/2 cup chicken broth; simmer for 3 minutes.
5. Step 5: In a bowl, whisk 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter with the pork mixture until smooth and saucy.
6. Step 6: Divide noodles into bowls, top with the spicy peanut pork sauce, then garnish each with 2 sliced scallions, 2 tbsp chopped pickled mustard greens, and 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts.