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.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients:
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- 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
- Cook Noodles: Boil noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large pan, sauté ginger, garlic, and green onions until fragrant.
- Mix Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, Szechuan chili paste, hoisin sauce, sugar, and broth.
- Combine: Add cooked noodles, snow peas, and sauce to the pan. Toss everything together until well coated.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: quick dinner, spicy noodles, Asian cuisine