Chinese · medium
Sesame Dan Dan
A milder, nuttier bowl that leans on sesame paste with less chili heat.
Steps
- 01
Brown pork with ya cai until crisp-edged (or skip for vegetarian and bloom chili oil with ya cai).
~6 min
- 02
Whisk sesame paste, soy, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, and Sichuan pepper with hot water into a sauce.
~3 min
- 03
Cook fresh wheat noodles; drain into bowls over sauce. Top with pork, peanuts, and green onion. Toss at the table.
~5 min
Tips
- Loosen sesame paste gradually—it seizes before it turns creamy.
- Sichuan pepper should tingle, not just taste spicy.