Ching's Midnight Dan Dan Noodles

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TOTAL TIME: 30 min
Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
 
YIELD: 6 servings
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

NOODLES:
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
TOPPINGS:
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated freshly peeled ginger root
  • 3 red Fresno chiles, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 9 ounces ground beef
  • 1/2 cup finely diced cornichons or sweet gherkins
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese sesame paste
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoshing rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon Chinkiang black rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
  • Freshly ground white pepper
GARNISH:
  • 1/4 cup chili oil
  • 1/4cup toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
  • 3 red Fresno chiles, stemmed, seeded and finely diced
  • 2 large scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 small handful fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, finely chopped
  • 3 to 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock, very hot
  • Cook's Note: Sesame paste can be substituted with an equal amount of tahini mixed with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil.
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Directions

For the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add the noodles and salt, stir, and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water, and then shake out any excess water and transfer to a bowl. Pour the sesame oil over the noodles and toss well to coat.

For the toppings: Heat a wok over high heat until smoking and pour in the peanut oil. Add the ginger, chiles and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds, and then add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in the cornichons, sesame paste, soy sauce, rice wine, vinegar and peppercorns and cook until the beef begins to crisp. Season with white pepper and remove from the heat.

For the garnish: Mix together the chili oil, sesame oil, soy, peppercorns and chiles in a small bowl.

To serve, divide the noodles among 6 deep soup bowls and sprinkle the meat topping evenly over each. Pour the hot stock evenly over the noodles, and serve with the chili oil mixture, scallions and cilantro alongside at the table for garnishing.

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  • on May 05, 2013

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    This took spicy nooldes to the next level i will committe this recipe to my memory. Ching knocked it out of the park Thanks

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  • on January 07, 2013

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    Flavor explosion! So delicious! Easy and quick to make! I heart Ching!!!!

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  • on December 08, 2012

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    Delicious, comfort food. Didn't get the gerkins, they were to expensive. I did put everything else in there. The spicey level was perfect for me, but had to tone it down a bit for the rest of the family. My favorite meal.

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