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This Black Sesame Dan Dan Noodles recipe is a bold and flavorful Japanese twist on the classic Sichuan noodle dish! Also known as Kurogoma Tan Tan Men, this dish features a nutty black sesame base, savory meat sauce, and aromatic garlic chips, all topped with spicy chili oil. Enjoy it hot or chilled for a deeply satisfying meal packed with umami.
Ingredients
Meat
• 6 oz Ground pork
Produce
• 1/2 cup 2 oz bean sprouts
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tbsp Garlic chips, fried
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 4 Green onions/scallions
• 1 tbsp Peanuts, roasted
• 1 head Shanghai bok choy
Refrigerated
• 1/2 cup Soy milk
Canned Goods
• 2 cups Chicken stock/broth
Condiments
• 1 1/2 tbsp Sesame paste, black
• 1 1/3 tbsp Soy sauce
Pasta & Grains
• 12 oz Dan dan noodles
Baking & Spices
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tbsp Black sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/2 tsp Diamond crystal kosher salt
• 2 tsp Sugar
Oils & Vinegars
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar, unseasoned
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil, toasted
Beer, Wine & Liquor
• 1 tsp Sake
Other
• 1 tsp Doubanjiang (spicy chili bean paste)
• 4 tsp La-yu (japanese chili oil)
• 2 tsp Tianmianjiang (sweet bean sauce) ((or use miso))