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Easy Szechuan Noodles (Dan Dan Noodles)

These Easy Szechuan Noodles are a delicious and spicy dish that can be made in no time. The combination of noodles, vegetables, and flavorful sauce makes it a perfect meal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

    • 8 oz dried noodles, spaghetti or Chinese wheat noodles
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • ½ cup green onions, chopped
    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon Szechuan chili paste or sauce
    • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
    • ½ cup snow peas, trimmed

Optional:

  • Crushed peanuts or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook Noodles: Boil noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large pan, sauté ginger, garlic, and green onions until fragrant.
  3. Mix Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, Szechuan chili paste, hoisin sauce, sugar, and broth.
  4. Combine: Add cooked noodles, snow peas, and sauce to the pan. Toss everything together until well coated.
  5. Serve: Garnish with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of Szechuan chili paste.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.

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Keywords: quick dinner, spicy noodles, Asian cuisine