- Sauce for Dan Dan Noodles:
- 3 tablespoons sesame paste or peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons black rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 – 1 1/2 teaspoons roasted Szechuan peppercorn*
- 3 teaspoons hot chili oil**
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
*Szechuan peppercorn adds a sharp bite to the sauce. How much to use comes down to personal preference. If you’re unsure, start with 1/2 teaspoon and do a taste test. You can also leave it out of the sauce altogether and serve on the side as a condiment, allowing everyone to help themselves.
**Again, how much to add comes down to personal preference.
Easy Dan Dan Noodles
By Rhonda Parkinson, About.com Guide
In a small mixing bowl, add the sauce ingredients, starting with the sesame paste or peanut butter, sesame oil and black rice vinegar, whisking to mix together. Continue whisking as you add in the remaining ingredients.
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- Combine the Sauce Ingredients
- Prepare the Garnish
- Cook the Noodles
- Sauce the Noodles
- Serve the Dan Dan Noodles
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