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Dan dan mian

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Chinese street snack: Dan dan mian.
Chinese street snack: Dan dan mian.Supplied

A common street food snack in Sichuan, this dish is now popular all over the north of China and the recipe varies from stall to stall.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns

  • 200g minced pork

  • 50g preserved turnip, rinsed and finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger

  • 4 spring onions (scallions), finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp sesame paste or smooth peanut butter

  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce

  • 2 tsp chilli oil

  • 185ml (3/4 cup) chicken stock

  • 400g thin wheat flour noodles

Method

  1. Step 1

    Dry-fry the Sichuan peppercorns in a wok or pan until brown and aromatic, then crush lightly. Combine the pork with the preserved turnip and soy sauce and leave to marinate for a few minutes. Heat a wok over high heat, add the oil and heat until very hot. Stir-fry the pork until crisp and browned. Remove and drain well.

  2. Step 2

    Add the garlic, ginger and spring onion to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the sesame paste, soy sauce, chilli oil and stock and simmer for 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Cook the noodles in a pan of salted boiling water for 4-8 minutes, then drain well. Divide among four bowls, ladle the sauce over the noodles, then top with the crispy pork and Sichuan peppercorns.

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